This bill amends R.S. 32:429(A) to modify the fees that local governments can levy for services provided by office of motor vehicles field offices that are not fully funded by the state. The maximum fee allowed per service or transaction is increased from four dollars to eight dollars. Additionally, the bill removes the specific authority previously granted to certain parishes, including Orleans, Jefferson, and Calcasieu, regarding their ability to levy fees, thereby standardizing the fee structure across the state.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the newly established fee will not apply to the office of motor vehicles field offices located in Shreveport, Louisiana. This change aims to ensure that local field offices can adequately cover operational costs, such as facility rental and maintenance, while also clarifying the fee structure for local governments.

Statutes affected:
HB593 Original: 32:429(A)
HB593 Engrossed: 32:429(A)
HB593 Enrolled: 32:429(A)
HB593 Act 948: 32:429(A)