House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's registration laws, specifically R.S. 47:519, 521, and 536, while also enacting new subsections R.S. 47:519(M) through (O). The bill introduces requirements for licensed automobile dealers to electronically notify the commissioner upon issuing temporary registration plates. It allows the commissioner to issue cease and desist orders to dealers who fail to comply with the law, mandates the display of temporary registration plates in a specific manner, and increases penalties for displaying fictitious plates. Additionally, the bill establishes rules for transitioning to print-on-demand temporary registration plates and ensures that the numbers on temporary plates match those on permanent plates.

Key changes include the removal of references to "markers" in favor of "temporary registration plates," the introduction of a fee increase from four to twenty dollars per plate, and the requirement for dealers to maintain detailed records of issued plates. The bill also specifies that temporary plates must be displayed on the rear bumper or designated location of the vehicle and outlines penalties for violations related to the use of fictitious plates. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB580 Original: 47:519(A), 47:536
HB580 Engrossed: 47:519(A), 47:536
HB580 Reengrossed: 47:519(A)
HB580 Enrolled: 47:519(A)