This bill amends the existing law regarding parking fee exemptions for disabled veterans at the Port of New Orleans. It specifically provides for free parking at the cruise terminal for Louisiana service-connected disabled veterans who can prove a disability rating of fifty percent or more. The bill stipulates that the exemption applies only at designated Port of New Orleans-owned cruise terminal parking facilities, and veterans must present either a military honor license plate or a certificate from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, along with a state-issued driver's license or special identification card to verify residency.

Additionally, the legislation establishes that the parking fee exemption is limited to a maximum of seven days, after which the Port of New Orleans may charge the customary parking fee for any additional days. The bill also mandates that information regarding the parking fee exemption for Louisiana disabled veterans be included in Port of New Orleans brochures and displayed on their website, with the possibility of using other public information methods such as advertisements and signage.

Statutes affected:
HB508 Original: 29:2(A)
HB508 Engrossed: 29:2(A)
HB508 Enrolled: 29:2(A)
HB508 Act 86: 29:2(A)