Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:463.128 – Special prestige license plates; NASCAR
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:463.128
- Commissioner: means the secretary of the Department of Public Safety as provided for in La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, acting directly through its duly authorized officers and agents, or whatever state board, official, or body may hereafter be authorized by law to exercise the functions now devolving upon it under the law. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
- Motor vehicle: means every vehicle, as herein defined, which is self propelled. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 47:451
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, or “NASCAR”, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The design and color of such plates shall be determined by the commissioner of motor vehicles provided they are in compliance with the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 47:463(A)(3). The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles.
B. The department shall collect the regular motor vehicle registration license fee provided in La. Rev. Stat. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents to be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs. Additionally, the department may charge a one-time fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars to cover the cost of the plate.
C. The department shall establish rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to collection and disbursement of the fee, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2004, No. 849, §1.