House Bill No. 989, introduced by Representative Boyer, amends R.S. 47:532.1(A)(7)(c) and (C) to increase the maximum convenience fee that public license tag agents can charge for providing information on the status of registration privileges and for processing reinstatements of driving and vehicle registration privileges. The bill raises the fee from $23 to $27 for both services, ensuring that these charges are disclosed to consumers prior to the transaction and are prominently posted in the agents' business offices.

Additionally, the bill allows public license tag agents to collect a convenience charge in conjunction with the registration license tax and other authorized fees, with the maximum charge also increased from $23 to $27 per transaction. The agents are required to collect and retain the full amount of this convenience charge, which can be applied to any retail sale in addition to other authorized fees. This legislative change aims to provide public license tag agents with the ability to charge a higher fee for their services while maintaining transparency with consumers.

Statutes affected:
HB989 Original: 47:1(A)(7)
HB989 Engrossed: 47:1(A)(7)