La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-1901

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 5, May 20, 2024
Section I-1901 - Authority
A. The 1989 Legislature passed the Louisiana Towing and Storage Act in order to regulate persons and businesses engaged in towing and/or storing of vehicles in Louisiana. The act provides that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of State Police shall be the regulating agency. The Office of State Police (hereinafter referred to as the department) has authority in the effective regulation of Louisiana towing and storage businesses.
B. These rules shall apply to any person or entity engaged in the business of towing, recovery or storage of vehicles in Louisiana, either for direct or indirect compensation as defined by law.
C. The deputy secretary, or his designee, may grant, by written order, alternate means of compliance to these rules.
D. These Rules are promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:1711 et seq.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-1901

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Police, LR 32:853 (May 2006).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:1714.