2017 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 47 - Revenue and Taxation
RS 47:520 - Dealers temporary demonstration and transportation identification plate

§520. Dealers temporary demonstration and transportation identification plate

A. As used in this Section, the word "dealership" means any legal entity which is licensed to do business as a motor vehicle dealer by the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, R.S. 32:1251 et seq., or by the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission, R.S. 32:771 et seq.

B. Each dealership may print and utilize dealers temporary demonstration and transportation identification plates, hereinafter referred to as identification plates, in lieu of motor vehicle registration plates in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

C. Each identification plate shall be green and shall contain the following information:

(1) The name of the dealership which is using the identification plate.

(2) The telephone number of the dealership which is using the identification plate.

(3) The number on the license issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission or by the Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission to the dealership which is using the identification plate.

(4) The date on which the identification plate was placed in service.

D. Subject to the provisions of Subsection B of this Section, the office of motor vehicles shall establish the size, design, and other characteristics of the identification plates.

E. Each identification plate shall be valid for five days from the date on which the identification plate was placed in service.

F. Each dealership which places an identification plate in service on a motor vehicle may use that motor vehicle for any business purpose of the dealership, including but not limited to the demonstration or transportation of that vehicle.

Acts 1995, No. 229, §1, eff. June 14, 1995.