DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 344 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Bagley
Abstract: Eliminates the requirement for certain vehicles to have an inspection sticker.
Present law requires all motor vehicles have an inspection sticker.
Proposed law modifies present law by requiring only those vehicles required by proposed law have
an inspection sticker.
Present law allowed for written notice to be provided to an owner of a motor vehicle that is unsafe
or not equipped according to present law and for a five day opportunity to cure the violation.
Proposed law repeals the notice provision in present law and authorizes certain law enforcement
agencies to issue citations for motor vehicles that are unsafe or not equipped according to present
law.
Present law provides for operation of inspection stations allowing one or two year inspection
certificates at the option of the vehicle owner and for use of funds charged for inspections.
Proposed law eliminates present law provisions for inspection stations.
Proposed law requires only commercial vehicles and student transportation vehicles have an
inspection sticker.
Proposed law also requires those vehicles registered in parishes governed by the U.S. Clean Air Act
to obtain an emissions inspection as required under federal law.
Proposed law eliminates the requirement of assembled vehicles to have an inspection sticker.
Proposed law eliminates law enforcement's ability to require drivers to submit to a vehicle inspection
and test.
(Amends R.S. 32:1301, 1302, 1304(A)(1), (2), and (3) and (B), 1306(C), and 1306.1(A); Repeals
R.S. 32:707.5(D)(3) and 1303)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works to the original bill:
1. Remove inspection tag requirements applicable to the city of New Orleans.
2. Make technical changes.