House Bill No. [insert bill number] enacts R.S. 32:297.1, which establishes regulations for the operation of golf carts and low-speed vehicles in the town of Golden Meadow, Louisiana. The bill defines key terms, including "golf cart" and "low-speed vehicle," and allows the town's governing authority to authorize their use exclusively on the shoulders of public roads and streets with speed limits of thirty miles per hour or less, excluding Louisiana Highway 3235. The governing authority can set conditions for this authorization and has the power to revoke it at any time. Operators of these vehicles must be properly licensed and carry proof of insurance.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all golf carts and low-speed vehicles be registered with the governing authority, which will issue a registration decal to be displayed on the vehicles. The governing authority is also permitted to establish a registration fee, which will be collected and deposited into the municipal general fund. This legislation aims to create a structured framework for the safe operation of these vehicles while ensuring compliance with local regulations.