This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's Revised Statutes regarding temporary registration plates issued by automobile dealers. Key changes include the requirement for dealers to submit electronic notifications to the commissioner upon issuing a temporary registration plate, and the authority for the commissioner to issue cease and desist orders to dealers who fail to comply with the law. The bill also introduces increased penalties for displaying fictitious plates and mandates that temporary registration plates be printed on approved paper or card stock. Additionally, the commissioner is empowered to phase out preprinted temporary registration plates and ensure that the numbers on temporary plates match those on permanent plates.

The bill further specifies the display requirements for temporary registration plates, stating they must be clearly visible and legible, and allows for the use of transparent coverings as long as they do not obscure the plate. It establishes penalties for violations related to the use of temporary registration plates, including fines and potential imprisonment for knowingly using fictitious plates. The bill aims to enhance compliance and accountability among dealers and improve the integrity of the temporary registration process in Louisiana.

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)
HB580 Act 509: 47:519(A)