Louisiana § RS 32:1602 - Hydrocarbon gas powered motor vehicles, placard required
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1602 — Hydrocarbon gas powered motor vehicles, placard required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1602. Hydrocarbon gas powered motor vehicles, placard required
It shall be unlawful to operate any hydrocarbon gas powered motor vehicle, registered in Louisiana, with a concealed tank for the fuel, upon any public highway or street in this state, which does not have conspicuously displayed, a placard stating that the motor vehicle is powered by hydrocarbon gas.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 117, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:1602
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1602 cover?
Section RS 32:1602 ("Hydrocarbon gas powered motor vehicles, placard required") 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 32:1602?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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