This bill amends R.S. 32:408(B)(2)(d) to remove the requirement for taxi cab drivers to obtain a Class "D" chauffeur's license. Instead, it specifies that taxi cab drivers are only required to hold a Class "E" driver's license. The amendment clarifies the licensing requirements for taxi cab drivers, streamlining the process and potentially reducing barriers to entry for individuals seeking to work in this capacity.

The new legal language inserted into the current law explicitly states that the provisions regarding the Class "D" chauffeur's license do not apply to taxi cab drivers, who will now only need to comply with the requirements for a Class "E" driver's license. This change aims to simplify the regulatory framework for taxi drivers in Louisiana, ensuring that they are not subject to unnecessary licensing requirements that do not pertain to their specific role.

Statutes affected:
HB170 Original: 32:408(B)(2)
HB170 Engrossed: 32:408(B)(2)
HB170 Enrolled: 32:408(B)(2)
HB170 Act 66: 32:408(B)(2)