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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.115. Special prestige license plates; Invest in Children

RS 47:463.115 - Special prestige license plates; Invest in Children
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige motor vehicle license plate for Invest in Children when the department has received a minimum of one thousand applications for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The license plate shall be of a color and design selected by the Women's Leadership Initiative of the United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area, provided that it is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3).
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The charge for this special license plate shall be the standard motor vehicle license tax imposed by Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Louisiana, plus an annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for each plate, and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents which shall be retained by the department to offset administrative costs.
D. The annual royalty fee shall be collected by the department and forwarded to the Women's Leadership Initiative of the United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area for use of the foundation's logo. The monies received from the royalty fees shall be used solely for the support of early childhood development programs, including but not limited to Success By 6, established and administered by the Women's Leadership Initiative of the United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area.
E. Upon the signing of a contract authorizing the use of the logo of the Women's Leadership Initiative of the United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area, the secretary shall establish the special prestige plate in accordance with this Section. The contract shall include an agreement on the part of the Women's Leadership Initiative of the United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area to use the royalty fees as provided for in this Section.
F. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2003, No. 212, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.116. Special prestige license plates; Louisiana Leadership Institute

RS 47:463.116 - Special prestige license plates; Louisiana Leadership Institute
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige motor vehicle license plate for the Louisiana Leadership Institute when the department has received a minimum of one thousand applications for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The license plate shall be of a color and design selected by the Louisiana Leadership Institute, provided that it is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3).
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The charge for this special license plate shall be the standard motor vehicle license tax imposed by Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Louisiana, plus an annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for each plate, and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents which shall be retained by the department to offset administrative costs.
D. The annual royalty fee shall be collected by the department and forwarded to the Louisiana Leadership Institute for use of the institute's logo. The monies received from the royalty fees shall be used solely for the support of programs established and administered by the Louisiana Leadership Institute.
E. Upon the signing of a contract authorizing the use of the logo of the Louisiana Leadership Institute, the secretary shall establish the special prestige plate in accordance with this Section. The contract shall include an agreement on the part of the Louisiana Leadership Institute to use the royalty fees as provided for in this Section.
F. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2003, No. 252, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.117. Special prestige license plates; Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ

RS 47:463.117 - Special prestige license plates; Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ plate, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "Church of God in Christ, Greater New Orleans Jurisdiction".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The department shall collect an annual fee of twenty-five dollars for this special prestige license plate, which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. This fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle license fee provided in R.S. 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.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five-dollar fee shall be annually disbursed to Dear Community Development Corporation, Inc. to be used for tutorial and educational programs.
E. The department shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this Section.
Acts 2003, No. 259, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.118. Special prestige license plates; Progressive Baptist Church

RS 47:463.118 - Special prestige license plates; Progressive Baptist Church
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Progressive Baptist Church plate, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "Progressive Baptist Church".
B. The prestige plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the Progressive Baptist Church.
C. The department shall collect an annual fee of twenty-five dollars for this special prestige license plate, which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. This fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle license fee provided in R.S. 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.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five-dollar fee shall be annually disbursed to the Dr. Murphy W. McCaleb Educational Fund for youth, mentoring, training, volunteer, and after school tutorial programs.
E. The department shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this Section.
Acts 2003, No. 259, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.119. Special prestige license plates; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

RS 47:463.119 - Special prestige license plates; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated plate, subject to the provisions of this Section. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The color and design of the license plate shall be selected by the executive committee of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, provided it is in compliance with the provisions of R.S. 47:463(A)(3), and shall include the sorority's logo.
B. The license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Each person who applies for the prestige license plate shall present to the office of motor vehicles a membership identification card indicating such membership.
C. An annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for the use of the sorority's logo shall be collected from the applicant and forwarded to the National Educational Fund of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated for each license plate issued as provided in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard registration license fee provided for in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the royalty fees for issuance and renewal of the license plate by the National Educational Fund of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated shall be retained in the fund and used to support the national organization's scholarship and commitment to education program.
E. The secretary shall establish a prestige license plate in accordance with the provisions of this Section when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) All necessary contracts regarding use of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's logo have been executed.
(2) The secretary has received a minimum of one thousand applications for the license plate.
F. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of royalty fees, verification that an applicant is a member of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2003, No. 259, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.120. Special prestige license plates; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

RS 47:463.120 - Special prestige license plates; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority plate, subject to the provisions of this Section. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The color and design of the license plate shall be selected by the executive committee of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., provided it is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3), and shall include the logo of the sorority.
B. The license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
C. An annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for use of the sorority's logo shall be collected from the applicant and forwarded to the National Educational Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for each license plate issued as provided in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard registration license fee provided for in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the royalty fees for each initial issuance of a license plate and for each license plate renewal by the National Educational Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. shall be retained by the foundation. The monies shall be used to support the national foundation's scholarship program.
E. The secretary shall establish a prestige license plate in accordance with the provisions of this Section when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) All necessary contracts regarding use of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's logo have been executed.
(2) The secretary has received a minimum of one thousand applications for the license plate.
F. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of royalty fees, verification that an applicant is a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2003, No. 259, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.121. Special prestige license plates; Beacon Light Baptist Church

RS 47:463.121 - Special prestige license plates; Beacon Light Baptist Church
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Beacon Light Baptist Church plate, subject to the provisions of this Section. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "Beacon Light Baptist Church".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the Beacon Light Baptist Church.
C. An annual fee of twenty-five dollars shall be collected from the applicant and forwarded to the Beacon Light Baptist Church for each license plate issued as provided in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard registration license fee provided for in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the annual fees by the Beacon Light Baptist Church shall be dedicated to the Light Foundation and be used solely for educational programs. The organization shall be responsible for establishing and disbursing the funds for educational programs.
E. The secretary shall establish a prestige license plate for the organization in accordance with the provisions of this Section when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) All necessary contracts regarding use of the organization's logo have been executed.
(2) The secretary has received a minimum of five hundred applications for the license plate.
F. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of annual fees, verification that an applicant is a member of the organization, the transfer and disposition of such license plate, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2003, No. 385, §1; Acts 2008, No. 700, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.122. Special prestige license plates; Greater St. Stephens Ministries

RS 47:463.122 - Special prestige license plates; Greater St. Stephens Ministries
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Greater St. Stephens Ministries plate, subject to the provisions of this Section. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "Greater St. Stephens Ministries".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the Greater St. Stephens Ministries.
C. An annual fee of twenty-five dollars shall be collected from the applicant and forwarded to the Greater St. Stephens Ministries for each license plate issued as provided in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard registration license fee provided for in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the annual fees by the Greater St. Stephens Ministries shall be dedicated to Women of Excellence for reading and tutorial programs. The organization shall be responsible for establishing and disbursing the funds for reading and tutorial programs.
E. The secretary shall establish a prestige license plate for the organization in accordance with the provisions of this Section when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) All necessary contracts regarding use of the organization's logo have been executed.
(2) The secretary has received a minimum of five hundred applications for the license plate.
F. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of annual fees, verification that an applicant is a member of the organization, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2003, No. 385, §1; Acts 2008, No. 700, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.123. Special prestige license plates; New Home Ministries

RS 47:463.123 - Special prestige license plates; New Home Ministries
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the New Home Ministries plate, subject to the provisions of this Section. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "New Home Ministries".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the New Home Ministries.
C. An annual fee of twenty-five dollars shall be collected from the applicant and forwarded to the New Home Ministries for each license plate issued as provided in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard motor vehicle registration license fee provided for in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the annual fees by the New Home Ministries shall be dedicated to New Home Community Development Center for tutorial programs and educational needs.
E. The secretary shall establish a prestige license plate for the organization in accordance with the provisions of this Section when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) All necessary contracts regarding use of the organization's logo have been executed.
(2) The secretary has received a minimum of one thousand applications for the license plate.
F. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of annual fees, verification that an applicant is a member of the organization, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2003, No. 385, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.124. Special prestige license plates; Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church

RS 47:463.124 - Special prestige license plates; Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church plate, subject to the provisions of this Section. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church.
C. An annual fee of twenty-five dollars shall be collected from the applicant and forwarded to the Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church for each license plate issued as provided in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard registration license fee provided for in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the annual fees by the Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church shall be dedicated to the Cultural Tutorial and Enrichment Program to support the scholarship program. The organization shall be responsible for establishing and disbursing the funds for educational programs.
E. The secretary shall establish a prestige license plate for the organization in accordance with the provisions of this Section when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) All necessary contracts regarding use of the organization's logo have been executed.
(2) The secretary has received a minimum of one thousand applications for the license plate.
F. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of annual fees, verification that an applicant is a member of the organization, the transfer and disposition of such license plate, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2003, No. 385, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.125. Special prestige license plates; "America's WETLAND"

RS 47:463.125 - Special prestige license plates; "America's WETLAND"
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish the "America's WETLAND" prestige license plate, if there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, and vans. The purpose of the plate is to promote awareness of Louisiana's coastal wetlands and coastal wetlands restoration. The license plate shall be of a color and design selected by America's WETLAND: Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana, provided it is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3).
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The department shall collect an annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for this special prestige license plate, which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. This royalty fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle fee provided in R.S. 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.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five-dollar royalty fee shall be forwarded to America's WETLAND Foundation.
E. The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations as are necessary, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules governing the collection and disbursement of the donation, the transfer and disposition of such plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2003, No. 1242, §1, eff. July 7, 2003.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.126. Special prestige license plates; Louisiana State University National Champions

RS 47:463.126 - Special prestige license plates; Louisiana State University National Champions
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate to be known as the Louisiana State University National Champions plate, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The license plate shall be of a color and design selected by Louisiana State University. The institution shall be prohibited from requesting any change to the design or color of the license plate within a five-year period after the date of acceptance of a specific color and design.
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any resident of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. A one-time royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for use of Louisiana State University National Champions design shall be collected by the department and shall be forwarded to the institution for each license issued as provided for in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard motor vehicle registration license fee provided in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of the administrative costs.
D. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of royalty fees, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
E.(1) The monies received from the royalty fees by the institution shall be used solely for academic or financial need-based scholarships for Louisiana State University. The management board of the institution shall be responsible for disbursing the funds and for establishing the scholarship program.
(2) The chancellor of Louisiana State University or his designee shall be responsible for establishing the procedures and criteria for awarding scholarships under this program.
F. Upon the signing of a contract authorizing the use of the design for the Louisiana State University National Champions special prestige license plate, the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish the prestige license plate in accordance with the provisions of this Section. This contract shall include an agreement on the part of the institution to use the royalty fees as provided in Subsection E of this Section.
Acts 2004, No. 245, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.127. Special prestige license plates; Southern University Black College National Champions

RS 47:463.127 - Special prestige license plates; Southern University Black College National Champions
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate to be known as the Southern University Black College National Champions plate, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The license plate shall be of a color and design selected by Southern University. The institution shall be prohibited from requesting any change to the design or color of the license plate within a five-year period after the date of acceptance of a specific color and design.
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any resident of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. A one-time royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for use of Southern University Black College National Champions design shall be collected by the department and shall be forwarded to the institution for each license issued as provided for in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard motor vehicle registration license fee provided in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of the administrative costs.
D. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of royalty fees, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
E.(1) The monies received from the royalty fees by the institution shall be used solely for academic or financial need-based scholarships. The management board of the institution shall be responsible for disbursing the funds and for establishing the scholarship program.
(2) The chancellor of Southern University or his designee shall be responsible for establishing the procedures and criteria for awarding scholarships under this program.
F. Upon the signing of a contract authorizing the use of the design for the Southern University Black College National Champions special prestige license plate, the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish the prestige license plate in accordance with the provisions of this Section. This contract shall include an agreement on the part of the university to use the royalty fees as provided in Subsection E of this Section.
Acts 2004, No. 245, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.128. Special prestige license plates; NASCAR

RS 47:463.128 - Special prestige license plates; NASCAR
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 R.S. 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 R.S. 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.129. Special prestige license plates; Ladies Auxiliary, V. F. W.

RS 47:463.129 - Special prestige license plates; Ladies Auxiliary, V. F. W.
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the Ladies Auxiliary, V. F. W. plate, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "Ladies Auxiliary, V. F. W.".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member in good standing of the organization. Each person who applies for the prestige license plate shall present to the office of motor vehicles a valid membership identification card indicating such membership.
C. The department shall collect an annual fee of twenty-five dollars for this special prestige license plate, which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. This fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle license fee provided in R.S. 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.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five dollar fee shall be annually disbursed to the Ladies Auxiliary, V. F. W.
E. The department shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this Section.
Acts 2005, No. 484, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.130. Special prestige license plate; Children's Bureau

RS 47:463.130 - Special prestige license plate; Children's Bureau
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige motor vehicle license plate to be known as the Children's Bureau plate when the department has received a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The license plate shall be of a color and design selected by the Children's Bureau, provided that it is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3) and shall bear the Children's Bureau logo and words, "Helps Heal The Hurt".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The department shall collect an annual fee of twenty-five dollars for each plate, which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. The fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration license fee provided in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents which shall be retained by the department to offset administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five dollar fee shall be annually disbursed to the Children's Bureau.
E. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2005, No. 484, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.131. Special prestige license plates; Support Our Troops

RS 47:463.131 - Special prestige license plates; Support Our Troops
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate to be known as the Support Our Troops plate. He shall not require any minimum number of applicants prior to establishing or issuing this plate. The license plate shall be restricted for passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall bear the words "Support Our Troops".
B.(1) The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
(2) Application for the Support Our Troops prestige license plate on or after January 1, 2018, constitutes prior written consent and instruction by the applicant to the department to provide his name, address, and birth date to the Louisiana Military Family Assistance Board. The secretary shall ensure that the application for the plate includes a statement granting such consent.
C. The department shall collect an annual fee of twenty-five dollars for this special prestige license plate, which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. This fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle license fee provided in R.S. 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.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five dollar fee shall be disbursed to the Louisiana Military Family Assistance Fund.
E. The department shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement this Section.
Acts 2006, No. 303, §1; Acts 2017, No. 3, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2018.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.132. Motorcycle Awareness Campaign; special prestige license plates for motor vehicles and motorcycles

RS 47:463.132 - Motorcycle Awareness Campaign; special prestige license plates for motor vehicles and motorcycles
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Section, establish and issue special prestige license plates, to be known as the Motorcycle Awareness Campaign plates, for both motorcycles and other motor vehicles. The plate for motorcycles shall be designed for use only on motorcycles and shall be established and issued if there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for the plate. The plate for other motor vehicles shall be restricted for use on passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles and shall be issued if there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for the plate. The secretary shall design the plates, and the plates shall bear the logo of a motorcycle and the letters "MAC" and the words "Motorcycle Awareness Campaign".
B. The prestige license plates for motor vehicles and motorcycles shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The department shall collect an annual fee of twenty-five dollars for each prestige license plate which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. This fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle license fee provided in R.S. 47:463 and for each prestige license plate a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents to be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five dollar fee for each prestige license plate shall be disbursed to the Motorcycle Awareness Campaign and be used to promote public awareness and safe operation of motorcycles on highways by means of billboards and television and radio campaigns.
E. The secretary shall establish such rules and regulations for each plate as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2006, No. 303, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.133. Special prestige license plates; Louisiana largemouth bass

RS 47:463.133 - Special prestige license plates; Louisiana largemouth bass
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate to be known as the Louisiana largemouth bass plate provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for the plate. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, boat trailers, and recreational vehicles. The plate shall be of a color and design selected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, provided that it is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3) and shall bear a logo with a picture of a largemouth bass.
B. The charge for this special license plate shall be twenty-six dollars, which shall be assessed every two years, and shall be in addition to the regular fee charged under the provisions of R.S. 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.
C. The monies received from the additional twenty-six-dollar fee shall be annually disbursed to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation and used solely for the production and stocking of Florida bass.
D. The secretary shall establish such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2006, No. 405, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.134. Special prestige license plate; Louisiana Thanks You!

RS 47:463.134 - Special prestige license plate; Louisiana Thanks You!
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige motor vehicle license plate for Louisiana Thanks You! when the department has received a minimum of one thousand applications for such plate and upon the signing of a contract authorizing the use of the logo of the Louisiana Thanks You! Campaign. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The license plate shall be of a color and design selected by the Louisiana Thanks You! Campaign directors, provided that it is in compliance with R.S. 47:463(A)(3).
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The charge for this special license plate shall be the standard motor vehicle license tax imposed by Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Louisiana, plus a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents which shall be retained by the department to offset administrative costs.
D. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2006, No. 564, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.135. Special prestige license plates; "Chez nous autres"

RS 47:463.135 - Special prestige license plates; "Chez nous autres"
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige motor vehicle license plate to be known as the "Chez nous autres" plate, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plate. The license plates shall be restricted to use on passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, and vans.
B. The plate shall be of a color and design selected by the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana. The design shall include the phrases "Chez nous autres" and "la glaie bleue" and shall also include a prominent image of a blue iris on the right of the plate.
C. The department shall collect an annual fee of twenty-five dollars for this special prestige license plate, which shall be disbursed in accordance with Subsection D of this Section. This fee shall be in addition to the regular motor vehicle license fee provided for in R.S. 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.
D. The monies received from the additional twenty-five dollar fee shall be disbursed to the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana.
E. The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2007, No. 434, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.136. Special prestige license plates; New Home Full Gospel Ministries

RS 47:463.136 - Special prestige license plates; New Home Full Gospel Ministries
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige license plate, to be known as the New Home Full Gospel Ministries plate, subject to the provisions of this Section. The license plate shall be restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles. The secretary shall design the plate, and it shall include the words "New Home Full Gospel Ministries".
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any member of the New Home Full Gospel Ministries.
C. An annual fee of twenty-five dollars shall be collected from the applicant and forwarded to the New Home Full Gospel Ministries for each license plate issued as provided in this Section. The department shall also collect the standard registration license fee provided for in R.S. 47:463 and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents. The handling fee shall be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
D. The monies received from the annual fees by the New Home Full Gospel Ministries shall be dedicated to educational programs.
E. The secretary shall establish a prestige license plate for the organization in accordance with the provisions of this Section when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) All necessary contracts regarding use of the corporation's logo have been executed.
(2) The secretary has received a minimum of five hundred applications for the license plate.
F. The secretary shall establish rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the collection and disbursement of annual fees, verification that an applicant is a member of the organization, the transfer and disposition of such license plates, the colors available, and the design criteria.
Acts 2008, No. 700, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.138. Special prestige license plate; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

RS 47:463.138 - Special prestige license plate; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige motor vehicle license plate for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital when the department has received a minimum of one thousand applications for such plate and upon signing of a contract authorizing the use of the logo of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The license plate shall be restricted for passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles.
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued upon application to any citizen of Louisiana in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The charge for this special license plate shall be the standard motor vehicle license tax imposed by Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Louisiana, plus an annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for each plate, and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents which shall be retained by the department to offset administrative costs.
D. The annual royalty fee shall be collected by the department and forwarded to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for use of the group's logo. The monies received from the royalty fees shall be used solely for the support of programs established and administered for children's health care by the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
E. The purpose of such plate is to recognize and support the many contributions to children's health care made by the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
F. The special prestige license plates provided for in this Section shall bear an appropriate design or logo that represents the commitment to children's health care exhibited by the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The new specialty license plate provided for in this Section shall be designed in consultation with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Board of Directors.
G. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
Acts 2008, No. 593, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation › §47:463.139. Special prestige license plate; Protect Wild Dolphins

RS 47:463.139 - Special prestige license plate; Protect Wild Dolphins
A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall establish a special prestige motor vehicle license plate to be known as the "Protect Wild Dolphins" plate, provided there is a minimum of one thousand applicants for such plates. These license plates shall be restricted to use on passenger cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, and vans.
B. The prestige license plate shall be issued, upon application, to any citizen of Louisiana, in the same manner as any other motor vehicle license plate.
C. The secretary shall design the plates, which shall bear the dolphin logo and slogan "Protect Wild Dolphins". The license plate shall be designed in consultation with Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance, Inc.
D. The charge for this special license plate shall be the standard motor vehicle license tax imposed by Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution of Louisiana, plus an annual royalty fee of twenty-five dollars for each plate, and a handling fee of three dollars and fifty cents to be retained by the department to offset a portion of administrative costs.
E. The annual royalty fee shall be collected by the department and forwarded to Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance, Inc. The monies received from the royalty fees shall be used solely for the support of scientific research, conservation, and educational programs that serve to restore and protect the ocean environment and freshwater systems and to protect wild dolphins. Twenty-five percent of the funds may be utilized for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate and cause.
F. The secretary shall adopt rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.
G. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 244, §2, eff. June 14, 2021.
Acts 2009, No. 293, §1; Acts 2021, No. 244, §§1, 2, eff. June 14, 2021.