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(hereinafter referred to as "Commission")

3017 Kingman Street, Metairie, LA 70006

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        The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission is in the process of amending Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) regarding the advertising of used vehicles for sale by new motor vehicle dealers and recreational product dealers. The current Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) permits new motor vehicle dealers and recreational product dealers to advertise the sale of used vehicles for which the advertising dealer is in possession of the used vehicle and its title at the time of the advertising. The amendment to Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) seeks to expand this advertising of used vehicles to include the advertising of used vehicles in the possession of the dealer’s franchised manufacturer, franchised distributor, or that manufacturer’s or distributor’s affiliated financial institution at the time of the placement of the advertising, and to also allow the dealer to advertise a used vehicle that is in the possession of another new motor vehicle dealership or recreational products dealership for which the advertising dealer is a majority owner.

        Additional information concerning the proposed amendment to Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) may be found at the following:

A.   The full text of current Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) may be found at:
   www.lmvc.la.gov.   Select LAWS & RULE, then select Advertising Rules.

B.   The proposed amended Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) may be found at the following link:
   Microsoft Word - April 2023 TOC.doc (la.gov). See Page Numbered 723.

C.   The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission representative responsible for responding to inquiries about the intended amendment to Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) is:

        Lessie House, Executive Director
        3017 Kingman Street, Metairie, LA 70006
         Phone: 504-838-5207; Fax: 504-838-5416
        E-Mail: lahouse@lmvc.la.gov.

D.   Members of the public may request a public hearing concerning the proposed amendment of Rule 709 (LAC 46:V. 709) during the period from April 21, 2023 through May 10, 2023 in accordance with LSA-R.S. 49:961(B)(1). Should there be a timely request for a public hearing, that hearing will be scheduled on a date and time between May 25, 2023 through June 4, 2023 in accordance with LSA-R.S. 961((B)(2) at the office of the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, 3017 Kingman Street, Metairie, Louisiana 70006.
   Microsoft Word - April 2023 TOC.doc (la.gov). See Page Numbered 724.

E.   The anticipated effective date of amended Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) is July 20, 2023.

F.   A copy of the Notice of Intent to amend Rule 709 (LAC 46:V.709) submitted to the office of the State Register for publication on April 20, 2023 may be found at:
   Microsoft Word - April 2023 TOC.doc (la.gov). See Pages Numbered 723-724.

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IMPORTANT MOVE NOTICE

DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY - 2020-06-24-LMVC Emergency Rule

Governor Edwards Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020
Governor Edwards Proclamation Number JBE 2020-30
Attorney General Jeff Landrys Open Meeting Guidance during COVID-19

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Act Number 350 of the 1954 Louisiana Legislature enacted Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes and the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission was created. The Declaration of Public Policy (LSA-R.S. 32:1251) sets forth the reasons for the enactment of this statute by stating:

The legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles in the state of Louisiana vitally affects the general economy of the state, the public interest, and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest, and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and to license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and lessors doing business in Louisiana, in order to prevent frauds, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens, and avoid undue control of the independent motor vehicle dealer by the motor vehicle manufacturing and distributive organizations and foster and keep alive vigorous and healthy competition, by prohibiting unfair practices by which fair and honest competition is destroyed or prevented, and to protect the public against the creation or perpetuation of monopolies and practices detrimental to the public welfare, to prevent the practice of requiring the buying, leasing, or renting of special features, appliances, and equipment not desired or requested by the purchaser, lessee, or renter, to prevent false and misleading advertising, to prevent unfair practices by motor vehicle dealers, lessors, manufacturers, and distributing organizations, to promote the public safety and prevent disruption of the system of distribution of motor vehicles to the public and prevent deterioration of facilities for servicing motor vehicles and keeping same safe and properly functioning, and prevent bankrupting of motor vehicle dealers and lessors, who might otherwise be caused to fail because of such unfair practices and competition, thereby resulting in unemployment, disruption of leases, and nonpayment of taxes and loans, and contribute to an inevitable train of undesirable consequences, including economic depression. (Current through 2000 1^st Extraordinary Session Acts)

Then in 1959 the Commission was designated the administrator of the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act (LSA-R.S. 6:956.1, et seq.)

A brief summary of the functions of the Commission are:

Licensing of:
- Manufacturers, Distributors, Factory Branches, Distributor Branches and their representatives
- New Motor Vehicle Dealers and their New Motor Vehicle Salesmen
- New Motor Vehicle Dealers Used Motor Vehicle Facilities and their Used Motor Vehicle Salesmen
- Satellite Warranty Repair Centers
- New Motor Vehicle Brokers
- Motor Vehicle Lessor Franchisors
- Motor Vehicle Lessor Franchisors Used Motor Vehicle Facilities and their Used Motor Vehicle Salesmen
- Motor Vehicle Lessors and their Lessor Agents
- Motor Vehicle Lessor Used Motor Vehicle facilities and their Used Motor Vehicle Salesmen
- Lease Facilitator
- Converter and/or Secondary Manufacturer
- Speciality Vehicle Dealers and their speciality vehicle salesmen
- Finance Companies that finance motor vehicle pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act
Regulation of licensees by requiring that they comply with any law and the Rules and Regulations relating to the sale, lease or rental, distribution, or financing of motor vehicles.
Promulgations of Rules and Regulations.
Investigation and examination to ensure compliance of laws and Rules and regulations relating to the sale, lease or rental, distribution, or financing of motor vehicles.
Investigation of consumer complaints against any licensee.
Mediation of disputes between licensees.
Adjudicative action by the Commission when and where provided or required by law.
Audits of motor vehicle chattel mortgages to verify compliance with the statutory rates as prescribed by law.
Audits of pre-paid motor vehicle finance accounts to insure rebates of finance charges and insurance coverages are in accordance with the provisions of the law.