Louisiana § RS 32:1479 - Prohibition
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1479 — Prohibition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1479. Prohibition
No license to operate motor vehicles in this state shall be issued to a habitual offender, nor shall a nonresident habitual offender operate a motor vehicle in this state until all of the following requirements have been complied with:
(1) A period of three years has elapsed since the date of the order finding such person to be a habitual offender.
(2) Financial responsibility requirements are met.
(3) If after the lapse of the three-year period provided above, the department determines that the person has faithfully complied with the order declaring him to be a habitual offender, the department shall restore to such person the privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state, upon the payment of a one hundred dollar reinstatement fee.
Added by Acts 1972, No. 697, §1. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 220, §1; Acts 1979, No. 347, §1; Acts 1982, No. 555, §1; Acts 1990, No. 933, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:1479
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1479 cover?
Section RS 32:1479 ("Prohibition") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 32:1479?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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