Louisiana § RS 32:669 - Suspension of nonresident's operating privilege; notification to state of residence
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§ RS 32:669. Suspension of nonresident's operating privilege; notification to state of residence
A. When a nonresident driver submits to the chemical test, or refuses to take an approved chemical test as provided for in R.S. 32:661 et seq., the arresting officer or agency shall notify the department, which shall give information, in writing, to the motor vehicle administrator of the state of the person's residence and of any state in which he has a license.
B. When it has been finally determined that a nonresident's privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been suspended, the Department of Public Safety shall give information in writing of the action taken to the motor vehicle administrator of the state of the person's residence and of any state in which he has a license.
Acts 1983, No. 632, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984; Acts 2020, No. 40, §2, eff. June 4, 2020.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 32:669 ("Suspension of nonresident's operating privilege; notification to state of residence") 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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