Motor Vehicle Commission public meetings in 2020
5 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a hearing on 2nd Chance Auto, LLC (case #2020-042), discuss the Dealer Card, and enter executive session for personnel/legal advice. The bulk of the agenda is ratification of numerous motor vehicle dealer, lessor, and recreational product licenses, including ownership changes and new establishments. All documents were reported in order.
- Hearing #2020-042 for 2nd Chance Auto, LLC
- Discussion of Dealer Card
- Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer licenses (e.g., Acura of Lafayette, 24 Hour Truck Sales)
- Ratification of ownership changes for multiple Sterling Automotive Group dealerships
- Ratification of recreational product manufacturer and dealer licenses (e.g., Misty Harbor boats, Nexus RV)
The Commission affirmed the denial of licenses for 2nd Chance Auto, LLC and accepted the surrender of the dealer license for Tiger Chevrolet, LLC. It also unanimously approved a clarified civil penalty policy for dealers employing unlicensed salesmen.
- Affirmed denial of Motor Vehicle Lessor and Used Facility licenses for 2nd Chance Auto, LLC
- Terminated new motor vehicle dealer license for Tiger Chevrolet, LLC effective November 26, 2020
- Approved clarified civil penalty for unlicensed salesmen: $5/day for second offense, $10/day for third, plus 50% late filing fee (unanimous)
- Determined ExpressWay Trade-In Assistance Program falls outside Commission scope
- Ratified multiple new motor vehicle dealer, lessor, and recreational product licenses
- Approved August and September financial statements (unanimous)
- Accepted August 10, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will discuss Emergency Rule (HCR 71) and 2020 legislation (SB470, HB764, Act No. 275). The agenda also includes ratification of numerous manufacturer, dealer, lessor, and recreational product licenses, along with routine items like minutes, financial statements, and executive session.
- Discussion of Emergency Rule (HCR 71)
- Discussion of 2020 legislation (SB470, HB764, Act No. 275)
- Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer licenses including changes in ownership and dealer-operators
- Ratification of manufacturer licenses for General Motors, Proterra, and Spartan Fire
- Ratification of recreational product manufacturer licenses for multiple companies
The Commission enacted an emergency rule suspending license renewal fees for various Louisiana-based motor vehicle licensees through June 30, 2021, due to COVID-19 impacts. The board also ratified numerous dealer licenses and approved several consent judgments involving fines for regulatory violations.
- Approved emergency rule suspending license renewal fees for Louisiana-based licensees until July 1, 2021
- Approved Fiscal Audit Compliance Questionnaire for fiscal year 2019-2020 (unanimous)
- Ratified Consent Judgment for RMB Leasing of Louisiana, LLC: $150,000 fine and $400 pre-hearing cost (unanimous)
- Ratified Consent Judgment for Daimler Trucks North America, L.L.C.: $40,000 fine and $400 pre-hearing cost (unanimous)
- Ratified Consent Judgment for Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.: $20,000 fine ($10,000 suspended for one year) and $400 pre-hearing cost (unanimous)
- Ratified Consent Judgment for PJ Trailers Manufacturing, Inc.: $10,392 fine and $400 pre-hearing cost (unanimous)
- Ratified Consent Judgment for Trail King Industries, Inc.: $2,500 fine ($1,250 suspended for one year) and $400 pre-hearing cost (unanimous)
- Ratified multiple manufacturer, dealer, and lessor licenses (unanimous)
Motor Vehicle Commission
The Commission is conducting a hearing regarding a proposed Joint Motion and Order involving Hub City Ford, Inc. and Acadiana Ford, Inc. The matter concerns requested actions by Ford Motor Company regarding 'areas of responsibility' for Lafayette Area Ford Dealers.
- Hearing #2019-020: Hub City Ford, Inc. versus Ford Motor Company
- Hearing #2019-029: Acadiana Ford, Inc. vs Ford Motor Company
Motor Vehicle Commission
The Commission met to discuss 2020 legislation SB123 and SB144. The meeting included the ratification of numerous manufacturer, dealer, and recreational product licenses.
- Discussion of 2020 Legislation (SB123, SBCO144)
- Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer license for Supreme Chevrolet of Plaquemine
- Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer establishment for Smart Carts of LA LLC in Breaux Bridge
- Ratification of various manufacturer and distributor branch licenses
- Ratification of numerous recreational product dealer, manufacturer, and distributor licenses
Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will hold hearings on two cases, then ratify a large batch of manufacturer, dealer, and lessor licenses. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed beyond the two cases.
- Hearing #2019-084: Kangacruz
- Hearing #2019-086: Extreme Golfs Carts and Accessories, L.L.C.
- Ratification of new dealer licenses for Arceneaux Ford, Roy Motors, Golf Cars of Louisiana, and others
- Ratification of manufacturer licenses for Columbia Vehicle Group, Ziggy Inc., and others
- Ratification of lessor licenses for U-Haul, Hertz, Penske, and others
The Commission approved contract renewals and budget increases for Counselors Reggie and LaPeyronnie. It also ratified numerous motor vehicle and recreational product licenses and issued several fines to dealers for licensing violations.
- Approved contract amendment for Counselor Reggie up to $400,000 (unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment for Counselor LaPeyronnie up to $296,000 (unanimous)
- Approved renewal contracts for Counselor Reggie ($395,000) and Counselor LaPeyronnie ($296,000) (unanimous)
- Fined Kangacruz $20,000 for shipping products without a distributor license
- Fined White River Marine Group, LLC $25,000 via consent judgment (unanimous)
- Fined United Rentals (North America), Inc. $10,000 via consent judgment (unanimous)
- Fined Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. $7,750 via consent judgment (unanimous)
- Ratified multiple new motor vehicle, specialty vehicle, and recreational product dealer licenses (unanimous)