This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's Revised Statutes regarding temporary registration plates. Key changes include the requirement for licensed automobile dealers to submit electronic notifications to the commissioner upon issuing a temporary registration plate. The bill also allows the commissioner to issue cease and desist orders to dealers who fail to comply with the law, and it establishes increased penalties for displaying fictitious plates. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for the display and issuance of temporary registration plates, including the use of print-on-demand technology and the requirement for dealers to maintain detailed records of issued plates.

Furthermore, the bill enacts new sections that mandate the commissioner to phase out preprinted temporary registration plates in favor of print-on-demand options. It also ensures that the numbers on temporary registration plates match those on permanent plates and allows for the transfer of special or personalized plates from an old vehicle to a new one. The bill includes provisions for the display of temporary plates, emphasizing their visibility and legibility, and establishes penalties for violations related to the use of fictitious or altered plates. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the regulation and enforcement of temporary vehicle registration 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)