House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts R.S. 29:27.2(A) through (D) to provide a parking fee exemption for Louisiana service-connected disabled veterans at the Port of New Orleans cruise terminals. The bill stipulates that eligible veterans must provide proof of a service-connected disability of fifty percent or more, either through a military honor license plate or a certificate from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, veterans must present a state-issued driver's license or special identification card to verify their residency. The exemption applies only when parking in designated Port of New Orleans-owned cruise terminal parking lots, and veterans are limited to a maximum parking duration of seven days without incurring additional fees.

The legislation also mandates that the Port of New Orleans inform the public about the parking fee exemption for Louisiana disabled veterans through brochures, website updates, and other advertising methods. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that eligible veterans are aware of their benefits while also establishing clear guidelines for the use of the parking exemption.

Statutes affected:
HB508 Original: 29:2(A)
HB508 Engrossed: 29:2(A)
HB508 Enrolled: 29:2(A)