Louisiana § RS 32:1263 - Motor vehicle repairs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1263 — Motor vehicle repairs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1263. 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.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1263 cover?
Section RS 32:1263 ("Motor vehicle repairs") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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