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LA Rev Stat § 22:1523 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1523. Definitions

RS 1523 - Definitions  A. "Collision damage waiver" means any contract or contractual provision, whether separate from or a part of a motor vehicle rental agreement, whereby the lessor agrees for a charge, to waive any and all claims against the lessee for any damages to the rental motor vehicle during the term of the rental agreement. B. "Lessor" means any person or organization in the business of providing rental motor vehicles to the public. C. "Lessee" means any person or organization obtaining the use of a rental motor vehicle from a lessor under the terms of a rental agreement. D. "Rental agreement" means any written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions governing the use of the rental motor vehicle by the lessee. E. "Rental motor vehicle" means a private passenger type vehicle including passenger cars, passenger vans, and minivans that are primarily intended to transport persons, and which, upon execution of a rental agreement, is made available to a lessee for his use. Acts 1989, No. 773, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 589, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2091.3 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1523 redesignated as R.S. 22:1946 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1524 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1524. Notice required; application; fee

RS 1524 - Notice required; application; fee  A. No lessor shall issue or offer to issue a collision damage waiver in Louisiana until a notice has been filed with the commissioner of insurance as provided in this Part. Notice shall be filed in writing, in a form prescribed by the commissioner, and shall be accompanied by an application fee of one hundred dollars. B. A lessor of rental motor vehicles with one or more locations within the state will not be required to file more than one notice. Acts 1989, No. 773, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2091.4 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1524 redesignated as R.S. 22:714 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1526 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1526. Unfair trade practices

RS 1526 - Unfair trade practices  The commissioner may order any lessor which has filed a notice pursuant to this Part, or its officials and representatives, to cease and desist from engaging in the following unfair trade practices:  (1) The making of any false or misleading statements, orally or in writing, in connection with the sale, offer to sell, or advertisement of a collision damage waiver. (2) The omission of any material statement in connection with the sale, offer to sell, or advertisement of a collision damage waiver, which under the circumstances should have been made in order to prevent the statements that were made from being misleading. (3) The making of any statement that the purchase of a collision damage waiver is mandatory. (4) The failure to provide proper disclosure that the purchase of a collision damage waiver may be duplicative of the lessee's automobile insurance contract. Acts 1989, No. 773, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2091.6 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1526 redesignated as R.S. 22:716 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1527 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1527. Application of insurance laws

RS 1527 - Application of insurance laws  Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Part, none of the other provisions of this Title shall apply to collision damage waivers. None of the provisions of this Part shall apply to the issuance of collision insurance underwritten by an insurer authorized to transact property and casualty business in this state. No lessor to whom this Part applies shall be compelled to join or contribute financially to any plan, pool, association or guaranty or insolvency fund in this state on account of his activities as a lessor. Acts 1989, No. 773, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2091.7 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1527 redesignated as R.S. 22:717 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1528 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1528. Injunctions

RS 1528 - Injunctions  The commissioner may seek temporary and permanent injunctions restraining violations or attempted violations of this Part in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. Acts 1989, No. 773, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2091.8 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1528 redesignated as R.S. 22:718 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1529 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1529. Penalties

RS 1529 - Penalties A. Any lessor who is found by the commissioner to have violated or attempted to violate any provision of this Part, may be subject to a penalty under this Section, as determined by the commissioner. Each issuance, procurement, or negotiation of a single collision damage waiver shall be deemed a separate violation. B. A monetary penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars may be imposed for each violation. No fine or fines shall be imposed against a lessor, pursuant to this Section, which aggregates in excess of ten thousand dollars in any calendar year. C. An aggrieved party affected by the commissioner's decision, act, or order may demand a hearing in accordance with Chapter 12 of this Title, R.S. 22:2191 et seq. Acts 1989, No. 773, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2091.9 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 317, §1. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1529 redesignated as R.S. 22:719 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1530 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1530. Taxes

RS 1530 - Taxes  The rates charged for the collision damage waiver by a licensee under this Part shall be exempt from insurance taxes and insurance taxation provided that sales taxes in effect in the locale of rental contract issuance are applied, collected, and remitted to the proper tax authority. Acts 1989, No. 773, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Redesignated from R.S. 22:2091.10 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1530 redesignated as R.S. 22:720 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1531 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1531. Redesignated as R.S. 22:49 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

RS 1531 - Redesignated as R.S. 22:49 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1532 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1532. Redesignated as R.S. 22:722 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

RS 1532 - Redesignated as R.S. 22:722 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1533 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1533. Redesignated as R.S. 22:723 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

RS 1533 - Redesignated as R.S. 22:723 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1535 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1535. Redesignated as R.S. 22:991 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.

RS 1535 - Redesignated as R.S. 22:991 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1541 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1541. Purpose and scope

RS 1541 - Purpose and scope This Subpart shall govern the qualifications and procedures for the licensing of insurance producers. These provisions shall apply to any and all lines of insurance and types of insurers as set forth in this Subpart. Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1131 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2011, No. 94, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1543 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1543. License required

RS 1543 - License required A. No person shall act as or hold himself out to be an insurance producer unless licensed by the Department of Insurance. B. No insurance producer shall sell, solicit, make an application for, procure, negotiate for, or place for others, any policies for any lines of insurance as to which he is not then qualified and duly licensed in this state. Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1133 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1551 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1551. Exemption from examination

RS 1551 - Exemption from examination  A. An individual who applies for an insurance producer license in this state who was previously licensed for the same lines of authority in another state shall not be required to complete any prelicensing education or examination. This exemption is available only if the person is currently licensed in that state or if the application is received within ninety days of the cancellation of the applicant's previous license and if the prior state issues a certification that, at the time of cancellation, the applicant was in good standing in that state or the state's Producer Database records, maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, its affiliates or subsidiaries, indicate that the producer is or was licensed in good standing for the line of authority requested.  B. A person licensed as an insurance producer in another state who moves to this state shall make application within ninety days of establishing legal residence to become a resident licensee pursuant to R.S. 22:1546. No prelicensing education or examination shall be required of that person to obtain any line of authority previously held in the prior state except where the commissioner of insurance determines otherwise by regulation.  C. The following resident applicants shall be exempt from the requirement of an examination:  (1) Any applicant for a license covering the same line or lines of insurance for which the applicant was licensed under a similar license in this state, other than a temporary license, within two years from the date of expiration of the previous license, unless such previous license was revoked or suspended or renewal was refused by the commissioner.  (2) Any applicant for a license to represent a limited life, health, and accident insurer.  (3) Any applicant who shall be licensed to act only as a producer with respect to life, health, and accident insurance on borrowers or debtors or with respect to property and casualty insurance on collateral and involuntary unemployment, commonly known as credit insurance.  (4) Any applicant who shall be licensed to act only as a producer with respect to travel insurance.  (5) Producers of any other lines of insurance which the commissioner of insurance determines, by rule or regulation, do not require the professional competency tested by examination.  Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Acts 2006, No. 335, §1, eff. June 13, 2006; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1139 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 485, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2010; Acts 2014, No. 117, §1; Acts 2015, No. 58, §1. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1551 redesignated as R.S. 22:2111 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1552 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1552. Assumed names

RS 1552 - Assumed names A. An insurance producer doing business under any name other than the producer's legal name is required to notify the commissioner of insurance prior to using the assumed name. Prior to the use of or changes to any trade name or names, an insurance producer shall provide written notification of such use or change to the commissioner, on a form prescribed by the commissioner. A letter of registration from the secretary of state shall accompany the application for a trade name. B. The use by any insurance producer of a nonapproved trade name shall subject such person to a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars. Additionally, if the insurance producer continues to utilize a nonapproved trade name for ten or more days after being notified by the commissioner to cease using the nonapproved trade name, the insurance producer will be subject to an additional fine not to exceed five thousand dollars. If applicable, an insurance producer must comply with the provisions of R.S. 51:281 et seq. Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1140 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1552 redesignated as R.S. 22:2112 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1553 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1553. Temporary licensing

RS 1553 - Temporary licensing A. The commissioner of insurance may issue a temporary insurance producer license for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty days without requiring an examination if the commissioner deems that the temporary license is necessary for the servicing of an insurance business in the following cases: (1) To the surviving spouse or next of kin, or to the administrator or executor or employee of a licensed insurance producer who is deceased, or to the spouse, next of kin, employee, legal guardian, or other court-appointed personal representative of a licensed insurance producer who becomes mentally or physically disabled, to allow adequate time for the sale of the insurance business owned by the producer, or for the recovery or return of the producer to the business, or to provide for the training and licensing of new personnel to operate the producer's business. (2) To a member or employee of a business entity licensed as an insurance producer, upon the death or disability of an individual designated in the business entity application or the license. (3) To the designee of a licensed insurance producer entering active service in the armed forces of the United States of America. (4) In any other circumstance where the commissioner deems that the public interest will best be served by the issuance of this license. B. The commissioner of insurance may by order limit the authority of any temporary license in any way deemed necessary to protect insureds and the public. The commissioner may require the temporary licensee to have a suitable sponsor who is a licensed producer or insurer and who assumes responsibility for all acts of the temporary licensee, and may impose other similar requirements designed to protect insureds and the public. The commissioner may by order revoke a temporary license if the interest of insureds or the public are endangered. A temporary license may not continue after the owner or the personal representative disposes of the business. C. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 485, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2010. Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1141 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 485, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1555 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1555. Liability of producers on binder

RS 1555 - Liability of producers on binder The commissioner of insurance may suspend or revoke the license of any producer issuing or purporting to issue any binder on behalf of any insurer for which he is not then authorized to bind. Acts 1958, No. 125; Redesignated from R.S. 22:632 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2011, No. 94, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2012. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1555 redesignated as R.S. 22:2115 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1556 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1556. License to solicit or transact bail; prohibited activities

RS 1556 - License to solicit or transact bail; prohibited activities  A. A bail bond producer shall not directly or indirectly permit any person, including an employee, to sign or execute a power of attorney or to effect the undertaking of bail for the release of a defendant or to apprehend or surrender a defendant on his behalf unless the person is properly licensed by the commissioner to perform such acts. This Section shall not prevent a bail bond producer from using mail, messenger or delivery service to file executed undertakings of bail or deliver bail bonds, nor shall it prevent such filing or delivery by the attorney or other agent of the defendant.  B. A bail bond producer shall not directly or indirectly give a gift of any kind to a prisoner of a jail or place of detention or to a public official or employee of a governmental agency whose duties, functions, or responsibilities include the administration of justice.  C. Upon first violation, a person or entity that violates Subsection A of this Section may be subjected to a six-month suspension of their license to write or solicit bail bonds and fined an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars. A second or any subsequent violation may subject the person or entity to a suspension of their license to write or solicit bail bonds for not more than one year and a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars. A hearing may be requested pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this Title, subject to the provisions of Chapter 13-B of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  D. A person or entity that violates Subsection B of this Section may be fined an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation. A hearing may be requested pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12 of this Title, subject to the provisions of Chapter 13-B of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  Acts 2003, No. 497, §1, eff. June 20, 2003; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1142.1 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2011, No. 94, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2012; Acts 2018, No. 563, §1. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1556 redesignated as R.S. 22:2116 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1560 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1560. Reciprocity

RS 1560 - Reciprocity A. The commissioner of insurance shall waive any requirements for a nonresident license applicant with a valid license from his home state, except the requirements imposed by R.S. 22:1548, if the applicant's home state awards nonresident licenses to residents of this state on the same basis. B. A nonresident producer's satisfaction of his home state's continuing education requirements for licensed insurance producers shall constitute satisfaction of this state's continuing education requirements if the nonresident producer's home state recognizes the satisfaction of its continuing education requirements imposed upon producers from this state on the same basis. Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1146 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009. NOTE: Former R.S. 22:1560 redesignated as R.S. 22:2120 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1561 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1561. Non-reciprocal states or other jurisdictions

RS 1561 - Non-reciprocal states or other jurisdictions Whenever, by the laws or regulations of any other state or jurisdiction, any limitation of rights and privileges, conditions precedent, or any other requirements are imposed upon residents of this state who are nonresident applicants or licensees of such other state or jurisdiction in addition to, or in excess of, those imposed on nonresidents under this Subpart, the same such requirements shall be imposed upon such residents of such other state or jurisdiction. This Section shall not apply to fees, which shall be as authorized by R.S. 22:821. Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1147 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1563 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1563. Reporting of actions

RS 1563 - Reporting of actions A. An insurance producer shall report to the commissioner of insurance any administrative action taken against the producer in another jurisdiction or by another governmental agency in this state within thirty days of the final disposition of the matter. This report shall include a copy of the order, consent to order, or other relevant legal documents. B. Within thirty days of a conviction in district court of an offense under R.S. 22:1554(A)(7), a producer shall report such conviction to the commissioner and provide a copy of the bill of information or indictment. C. Without in any way limiting or affecting any other civil or criminal remedies or consequences, any person who intentionally withholds or intentionally fails to timely report information as required by this Section shall be guilty of violating R.S. 22:1554(A)(14). Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1149 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1565 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1565. Other laws

RS 1565 - Other laws All laws and parts of laws of this state inconsistent with this Subpart are hereby superseded with respect to matters covered by this Subpart. Acts 2001, No. 158, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1151 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 22:1567 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 22 - Insurance|§1567. Producers' compensation in form of fees; commercial property and casualty insurance; criteria for policyholders

RS 1567 - Producers' compensation in form of fees; commercial property and casualty insurance; criteria for policyholders Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an insurance producer may negotiate with both or either a property and casualty insurer or a commercial policyholder, including a governmental entity pursuant to R.S. 42:1123(37)(b), to compensate the insurance producer for the placement of commercial property and casualty insurance coverages by any combination of commissions, fees, or fees in lieu of commissions if the commercial insurance policyholder, including a governmental entity pursuant to R.S. 42:1123(37)(b), meets one of the following criteria: (1) Has total annual property and casualty insurance premiums in excess of five hundred thousand dollars. (2) Obtains insurance coverage with a per occurrence or per claim deductible or self-insured retention of fifty thousand dollars or more for workers' compensation, general liability, or automobile insurance coverages. (3) Has a net worth in excess of twenty-five million dollars. (4) Qualifies as a self-insurer with the state of Louisiana. (5) Is a governmental entity that had a contract prior to August 9, 2010, with an insurance producer on a stipulated fee basis for the placement of commercial property and casualty insurance coverages. Acts 2011, No. 9, §1.