House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends the existing law regarding parking fee exemptions at the Port of New Orleans cruise terminals, specifically limiting the exemption to Louisiana service-connected disabled veterans. The bill stipulates that these veterans must provide proof of their service-connected disability, which can be demonstrated through a military honor license plate or a certificate from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, the bill requires the disabled veteran to present a state-issued driver's license or special identification card to verify residency. The exemption applies only to designated Port of New Orleans-owned cruise terminal parking lots, and veterans are prohibited from parking for more than seven consecutive days without incurring customary parking fees for any additional days.

The proposed law clarifies that the parking fee exemption is exclusive to Louisiana disabled veterans and specifies that the parking facilities must be owned by the Port of New Orleans. It also emphasizes that the information regarding the parking fee exemption must be communicated specifically for Louisiana disabled veterans through brochures, the Port's website, and other public information methods. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that the parking benefits are clearly defined and accessible to eligible Louisiana veterans while maintaining regulations on parking duration and residency verification.

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