This bill amends the Louisiana Revised Statutes to create a comprehensive licensing framework for catalytic converter dealers, enhancing regulatory oversight in the market. It introduces new definitions and procedures for licensing, including grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses. The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission is tasked with regulating these transactions, empowered to issue cease and desist orders and impose penalties for violations. Key changes include the redefinition of terms related to catalytic converters, the establishment of record-keeping requirements, and the necessity for local occupational licenses for applicants.
The legislation also outlines specific penalties for violations, capping fines at $2,000 for first offenses and $3,000 for subsequent offenses, while allowing the commission to suspend penalties under certain conditions. It clarifies the process for appealing cease and desist orders and details the circumstances under which a dealer's license may be automatically revoked due to abandonment of business premises. Additionally, the bill modifies regulations regarding the possession of detached catalytic converters and establishes criminal penalties for unlicensed activities, ensuring that each violation can lead to separate charges and potential restitution for damages.
Statutes affected: HB547 Original: 37:1892(2), 37:1893(A), 37:1894(2), 37:1895(A), 37:1896(A)
HB547 Engrossed: 37:1892(2), 37:1893(A), 37:1894(2), 37:1895(A), 37:1896(A)
HB547 Reengrossed: 37:1892(2), 37:1893(A), 37:1894(2), 37:1895(A), 37:1896(A)
HB547 Enrolled: 37:1892(2), 37:1893(A), 37:1894(2), 37:1895(A), 37:1896(A)
HB547 Act : 37:1892(2), 37:1893(A), 37:1894(2), 37:1895(A), 37:1896(A)