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LA Rev Stat § 32:1255 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1255. Fees; penalties

RS 1255 - Fees; penalties A. To defray the cost of issuing licenses and administering this Chapter, the commission shall fix reasonable fees to be assessed under this Chapter as follows: (1) The license for each manufacturer, distributor, converter, motor vehicle lessor franchisor, or wholesaler, and factory branch or distributor branch, shall not exceed one thousand dollars for each year covered by the license. (2) The license for each motor vehicle dealer, specialty vehicle dealer, recreational products dealer, motor vehicle lessor, used motor vehicle dealer, factory representative, broker, distributor representative, or lease facilitator shall not exceed three hundred dollars for each year covered by the license. (3) The license fee for each motor vehicle salesman and motor vehicle lessor agent shall not exceed thirty dollars for each year covered by the license. (4) The fee for auto shows, trade shows, and expositions shall not exceed five hundred dollars. (5) The fee for satellite warranty and repair centers shall not exceed three hundred dollars for each year covered by the license. B. Any person, firm, or corporation required to be licensed hereunder, who fails to make application for such license at the time required herein, or required by the rules and regulations of the commission shall, in addition to the aforesaid fees, pay a penalty of fifty percent of the amount of the license fee. The penalty, however, may be waived in whole or in part within the discretion of the commission. Acts 1985, No. 911, §1; Acts 1995, No. 51, §1, eff. June 9, 1995; Acts 1999, No. 1100, §1; Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005; Acts 2009, No. 403, §1, eff. July 7, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 1036, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1256 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1256. Auto shows

RS 1256 - Auto shows The commission may authorize or prohibit motor vehicle sales and shows at off-site locations. The commission may, in its discretion, allow such sales and shows in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the commission in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 1985, No. 911, §1; Acts 1987, No. 775, §1; Acts 1988, No. 247, §1; Acts 1989, No. 262, §1; Acts 1990, No. 519, §1; Acts 1995, No. 51, §1, eff. June 9, 1995; Acts 1995, No. 458, §1; Acts 1995, No. 758, §1, eff. June 27, 1995; Acts 1995, No. 1133, §2; Acts 1997, No. 211, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1100, §1; Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005; Acts 2009, No. 403, §1, eff. July 7, 2009; Acts 2012, No. 855, §1, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1256.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1256.2. National recreational product shows

RS 1256.2 - National recreational product shows A. National recreational product shows are hereby authorized as provided for in this Section. B. When used in this Section, the following words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in this Paragraph: (1) "National recreational product show" or "show" means a controlled event promoted by an organizer who seeks sponsorships from distributors or manufacturers of recreational products where their products are shown. A national recreational product show requires all of the following: (a) The participation of at least three or more sponsors. (b) A duration of no longer than ten days. (c) A non-selling show with no execution of sales contracts, credit applications, taking of security deposits, or delivery of any recreational product. (2) "Non-Louisiana" means a distributor or manufacturer who holds a current license as a distributor or manufacturer in another state. (3) "Organizer" means any person, alone or with others, whose principal business activity is the promotion of shows. An organizer shall be licensed as a promoter pursuant to R.S. 32:1254. (4) "Product specialist" means any person selected by the sponsor to assist in the sponsor's participation in a show. (5) "Sponsor" means a distributor or manufacturer who pays cash or an in-kind fee to an organizer in return for access to the commercial potential associated with a show. C. The presence of product specialists, business cards, brochures, pricing sheets and other points of sales devices to answer consumer questions are not prohibited at a national recreational product show. D.(1) An organizer shall obtain a license from the commission on an application prescribed by and with the information required by the commission. (2) The application shall be submitted to the commission not less than sixty days prior to the opening of the show. (3) A license fee of five hundred dollars shall be included with the application. E. Participation in a national recreational product show is limited to distributors or manufacturers who are licensed in Louisiana pursuant to this Chapter, except as provided in Subsection F of this Section. F. In order to participate in a national recreational product show in Louisiana, non-Louisiana recreational products distributors and manufacturers shall register their participation with the commission not later than ten business days prior to the date of the show. To register, each non-Louisiana recreational product distributor or manufacturer shall submit its name, address, a copy of its current equivalent license from the state of its domicile, and a fee of two hundred fifty dollars to the commission. G. The commission may adopt rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 2012, No. 855, §1, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1257.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1257.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 326, §2.

RS 1257.1 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 326, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1259 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1259. Injunctions; cease and desist orders

RS 1259 - Injunctions; cease and desist orders A. The commission is hereby authorized without posting of cost, bond, or deposit to institute an injunctive action in the district court for the parish in which the commission office is located or the district court for the parish in which the alleged offender is domiciled to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and any other law, rule, or regulation relating to the business for which a license is granted under this Chapter. B.(1) If it appears to the commission at any time that a person is violating the provisions of this Chapter or any rule or order of the commission issued pursuant to this Chapter, it shall notify the person engaged in such conduct to appear and show cause why a cease and desist order should not be issued prohibiting the proscribed conduct. An interlocutory cease and desist order may be granted with or without bond or other undertaking if one of the following occurs: (a) Such an order is necessary to the performance of the duties delegated to the commission by this Chapter or is otherwise necessary or convenient to maintaining the status quo between two or more adverse parties before the commission. (b) A party before the commission is entitled to relief demanded of the commission and all or part of the relief requires the restraint of some act prejudicial to the party. (c) A person is performing or is about to perform or is procuring or allowing the performance of an act relating to the subject of a contested case pending before the commission, in violation of the rights of a party before the commission, and the act would tend to render the commission's order in that case ineffectual. (d) Substantial injury to the rights of a person subject to the commission's jurisdiction is threatened irrespective of any remedy at law. (2) Interlocutory cease and desist orders shall remain in effect until vacated or until incorporated into a final commission order. Permanent cease and desist orders may issue without regard to the enumerations in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, but only in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter pertaining to the issuance of final commission orders. Appeal of any interlocutory cease and desist order shall be made to the commission prior to seeking judicial review under the provisions of this Chapter. Appeal of a permanent cease and desist order shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter pertaining to judicial review of final orders. Acts 1985, No. 911, §1; Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1261.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1261.1. Indemnification of franchised dealers

RS 1261.1 - Indemnification of franchised dealers A. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, each manufacturer or converter shall indemnify and hold harmless its franchised dealers against any judgment for damages, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees of the dealer, arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including but not limited to strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of sale to the extent that the judgment arises out of alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of motor vehicles, speciality vehicle, recreational product, parts, or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer of converter, which are beyond the control of the dealer. B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a franchised recreational vehicle dealer, marine dealer, or motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle dealer. Acts 2009, No. 403, §1, eff. July 7, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 1036, §1; Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1261.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1261.2. Payment to dealers; penalties

RS 1261.2 - Payment to dealers; penalties It shall be a violation of this Chapter for a motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distributor branch, factory branch, officer, agent or other representative thereof, to fail to pay a dealer all monies due the dealer, except manufacturer hold-back amounts, within thirty days of the date of completion of the transactions or submissions of the claims giving rise to the payments to the dealers. Failure to make payments shall subject the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, distribution branch, factory branch, officer, agent, or other representative thereof, to a penalty of the one and one-half percent interest per month, or fraction thereof, until sums due the dealer are fully paid. Acts 2009, No. 403, §1, eff. July 7, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1263 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1263. Motor vehicle repairs

RS 1263 - Motor vehicle repairs  A. Suppliers of mechanical repairs and services for any vehicle subject to regulation pursuant to this Chapter shall provide each consumer with an itemized bill indicating repairs and services performed, parts replaced, materials used, the total labor charge, and the identity of the mechanic, repairman, or supplier who performed the work. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a supplier of mechanical repairs and services from charging a service fee for the use of shop supplies such as rags, fender covers, small amounts of fluid, or other items which are not itemized, provided that the fee does not exceed ten percent of the total invoice for mechanical repairs or fifty dollars, whichever is less.  B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to suppliers of mechanical repairs and services for any recreational vehicle subject to regulation of this Chapter.  Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005; Acts 2010, No. 1036, §1; Acts 2012, No. 326, §1; Acts 2020, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 4, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1264 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1264. Damage disclosure

RS 1264 - Damage disclosure  A. Whenever a new motor vehicle subject to regulation pursuant to this Chapter is sold to any person, the seller shall notify the purchaser of any body damage or mechanical damage which the vehicle has sustained that exceeds six percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price. The notice shall be in writing and a copy thereof shall be delivered to the purchaser prior to or simultaneous with transfer of the vehicle title.  B. This Section shall apply to all instances of vehicular body or mechanical damage to vehicles and to all actions involving such damage, notwithstanding the application of other codal, statutory, or regulatory provisions, including but not limited to Civil Code Articles 2520 et seq.  Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005; Acts 2010, No. 1036, §1; Acts 2012, No. 326, §1; Acts 2015, No. 435, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1264.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1264.1. Notice regarding recalls

RS 1264.1 - Notice regarding recalls It shall be a violation of this Chapter for a motor vehicle dealer to sell a new motor vehicle without first supplying a prospective buyer with the following notice: "A new motor vehicle may have been subject to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration required recall which would be repaired in accordance with manufacturer standards approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If such a repair is a concern before you purchase, please ask for a copy of the recall notice, if applicable, to the vehicle being sold." This notice shall be included on the buyer's order in a box and in bold print which is signed by the buyer and the seller or his representative next to the box. If the buyer requests the recall notice, the recall notice shall be included in the sales transaction. If the selling dealer performed the repair, the documents supporting the repair shall also be included in the sales transaction. Acts 2010, No. 1046, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1265 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1265. Sale of water-damaged vehicles

RS 1265 - Sale of water-damaged vehicles A. No person shall sell, transfer, or convey any new or used motor vehicle or recreational product to any person without notifying the buyer or receiver of the motor vehicle or recreational product in writing of the extent of any water damage from flooding which occurred to the motor vehicle or recreational product prior to the transaction. B. If a sale, transfer, or conveyance of a new or used motor vehicle or recreational product occurs in violation of Subsection A of this Section, the person receiving ownership and title to the motor vehicle or recreational product who is not otherwise aware of the damage at the time of the transaction may bring an action to set aside the transaction within one year from the date of the transaction and receive all monies or other property given as consideration for the vehicle less a reasonable assessment for miles driven. C. For the purposes of this Section, a "water-damaged vehicle" means any motor vehicle or recreational product whose power train, computer, or electrical system has been damaged by flooding. Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005; Acts 2009, No. 403, §1, eff. July 7, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1268.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1268.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 326, §2.

RS 1268.1 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 326, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1268.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1268.2. Manufacturer termination of line-make; manufacturer bankruptcy; license

RS 1268.2 - Manufacturer termination of line-make; manufacturer bankruptcy; license Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise or other provision of law, if the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a licensee's franchise is the result of the termination, elimination, or cessation of a line-make by the manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, whether by bankruptcy or otherwise, the license issued by the commission may remain in effect at the discretion of the commission pursuant to its rules. Acts 2009, No. 403, §1, eff. July 7, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1269 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1269. Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration

RS 1269 - Venue and choice of law for litigation or arbitration A provision contained in a franchise agreement requiring that arbitration or litigation be conducted outside this state or a provision that seeks to apply any law other than Louisiana law to disputes between the parties to a franchise agreement, is void and unenforceable. Acts 2005, No. 500, §1, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1270.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1270.3. Sale of water-damaged marine products

RS 1270.3 - Sale of water-damaged marine products A. No person shall sell, transfer, or convey any new or used marine product to any person without notifying the buyer or receiver of the marine product in writing of the extent of any water damage from flooding which occurred to the marine product prior to the transaction. B. If a sale, transfer, or conveyance of a new or used marine product occurs in violation of Subsection A of this Section, the person receiving ownership and title to the marine product who is not otherwise aware of the damage at the time of the transaction may bring an action to set aside the transaction within one year from the date of the transaction and receive all monies or other property given as consideration for the marine product less a reasonable assessment for wear and tear. C. For the purposes of this Section, a "water-damaged marine product" means any marine product whose power train, computer, or electrical system has been damaged by flooding. Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1270.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1270.4. Succession; right of first refusal; marine dealers

RS 1270.4 - Succession; right of first refusal; marine dealers A. The terms of the franchise notwithstanding, any marine dealer may appoint by will, or other written instrument, a designated successor to succeed in the ownership interest of the marine dealer in the marine dealership upon the death or incapacity of the marine dealer. B. Unless good cause exists for refusal to honor the succession on the part of the manufacturer or distributor, any designated successor of a deceased or incapacitated marine dealer of a marine dealership may succeed to the ownership of the marine dealership under the existing franchise if: (1) The designated successor gives the manufacturer or distributor written notice of his intention to succeed to the ownership of the marine dealer within sixty days of the marine dealer's death or incapacity. (2) The designated successor agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions of the franchise. C. The manufacturer or distributor may request, and the designated successor shall provide, promptly upon such request, personal and financial data reasonably necessary to determine whether the succession should be honored. D. If a manufacturer or distributor believes that good cause exists for refusing to honor the succession of a deceased or incapacitated marine dealer, the manufacturer or distributor may, not more than sixty days following receipt of notice of the designated successor's intent to succeed and receipt of such personal or financial data, serve upon the designated successor notice of its refusal to honor the succession and of its intent to discontinue the existing franchise with the marine dealer not earlier than six months from the date such notice is served. E. The notice must state the specific grounds for the refusal to honor the succession. F. If notice of refusal and discontinuance is not timely served upon the designated successor, the franchise shall continue in effect subject to termination only as otherwise permitted by this Part. G. In determining whether good cause for the refusal to honor the succession exists, the manufacturer or distributor has the burden of proving that the designated successor is not of good moral character or does not otherwise meet the manufacturer's or distributor's reasonable standards as a marine dealer. H. If a manufacturer or distributor refuses to honor the succession to the ownership interest of a deceased or incapacitated owner for good cause, then and in such event the manufacturer or distributor shall allow the designated successor a reasonable period of time which shall not be less than six months in which to consummate a sale of the marine dealership. Any such sale shall be subject to R.S. 32:1270.1(2)(d). Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1270.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1270.6. Manufacturer termination of line-make; manufacturer bankruptcy; license

RS 1270.6 - Manufacturer termination of line-make; manufacturer bankruptcy; license Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise or provision of law, if the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a licensee's selling agreement is the result of the termination, elimination, or cessation of a line-make by the manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, whether by bankruptcy or otherwise, the license issued by the commission may remain in effect at the discretion of the commission pursuant to its rules. Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1270.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1270.7. Indemnification of marine dealers

RS 1270.7 - Indemnification of marine dealers Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, each manufacturer or converter shall indemnify and hold harmless its franchised marine dealers against any judgment for damages, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees of the marine dealer, arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including but not limited to strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of sale to the extent that the judgment arises out of alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of marine products, parts, or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer or converter, which are beyond the control of the marine dealer. Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 32:1270.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation|§1270.8. Marine products repairs

RS 1270.8 - Marine products repairs Suppliers of mechanical repairs and services for any marine product subject to regulation pursuant to this Part shall provide each consumer with an itemized bill indicating repairs and services performed, parts replaced, or materials used, the total labor charge, and the identity of the mechanic, repairman, or supplier who performed the work. However, nothing in this Section shall prohibit a supplier of mechanical repairs and services from charging a service fee for the use of shop supplies such as rags, fender covers, small amounts of fluid, or other items which are not itemized, provided that such fee does not exceed five percent of the total invoice for mechanical repairs or thirty-five dollars, whichever is less. Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.