Motor Vehicle Commission public meetings in 2021

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The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will discuss online advertising by Group 1 Automotive, the 2020-2021 fiscal audit report, and 2021 legislation. The commission will also ratify numerous manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, convertor, and dealer licenses, including changes in ownership and name for many dealerships across the state. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters and legal advice.

• Discussion: Group 1 Automotive online advertising
• Discussion: 2020-2021 fiscal audit report
• Ratification of manufacturer licenses including Tesla, Inc. (Fremont, CA) and PACCAR Inc (Kenworth, Peterbilt)
• Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer licenses including changes in ownership for Navarre GMC, Ray Brandt Volkswagen, and others
• Ratification of specialty vehicle dealer licenses for companies like Superior Van & Mobility and Scott Equipment

The Commission unanimously denied a request by Group 1 (Honda of Slidell) to advertise inventory from out-of-state dealerships on its website. The board also approved several legal contract amendments and renewals, ratified numerous dealer licenses, and accepted multiple consent judgments involving fines for various dealerships.

• Denied Group 1's request to advertise out-of-state dealership inventory on Honda of Slidell's website (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Counselor LaPeyronnie, III not to exceed $400,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Counselor Reggie not to exceed $460,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal contracts for Counselor LaPeyronnie, III ($296,000.00) and Counselor Reggie ($395,000.00) (Unanimous)
• Ratified Consent Judgment for Vaughn Motors, LLC: $334.00 fine and $400.00 pre-hearing cost (Unanimous)
• Ratified Consent Judgment for Avis Rent A Car System, LLC: $20,000.00 fine and $400.00 pre-hearing cost (Unanimous)
• Ratified Consent Judgment for Northern Tool & Equipment Co., Inc.: $15,000.00 fine ($7,500.00 suspended) and $400.00 pre-hearing cost (Unanimous)
• Ratified various initial and renewal licenses for Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers (Unanimous)

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The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to ratify a large number of licenses for manufacturers, dealers, and finance companies, and will also hold an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The agenda includes ratification of licenses issued since the last meeting, along with reports from the executive director and counselors.

• Ratification of Manufacturer Licenses issued
• Ratification of New Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses issued
• Ratification of Sales Finance Licenses issued
• Executive Session: Personnel Matters/Legal Advice
• Reading of August and September Financial Statements

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The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission is meeting to discuss the ratification of an offer from Monopoly Real Estate, LLC to purchase the property located at 3519 12th Street, Metairie, LA. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding authorization for the Chairman to execute the sale and transfer of the premises and associated immovable property.

• Ratification of offer to purchase 3519 12th Street, Metairie, LA by Monopoly Real Estate, LLC
• Authorization of Chairman to execute Act of Sale for 3519 12th Street

The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission ratified the sale of the property located at 3519 12th Street, Metairie, LA to Monopoly Real Estate, LLC. The Commission authorized the Chairman to execute the cash sale and all necessary closing documents.

• Approved sale of 3519 12th Street to Monopoly Real Estate, LLC for $660,000 (11-0)
• Ratified Chairman's August 3, 2021 execution of the Agreement To Purchase Or Sell (11-0)

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The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will hold hearings on Tesla's motion for rehearing regarding a ruling on compelling production of information. The commission will also discuss 2021 legislation (HB 502, SB98, SB210) and ratify numerous manufacturer, dealer, lessor, and other licenses.

• Tesla motion for rehearing on ruling to compel production of information sought by subpoena
• Discussion of 2021 legislation: HB 502, SB98, SB210
• Ratification of dealer licenses adding Hummer EV brand to multiple Louisiana dealerships
• Establishment of new dealer Lakeshore CDJR of Kenner, L.L.C. in Kenner, Louisiana
• Ratification of lessor licenses including multiple U-Haul locations

The Commission issued several fines for licensing violations and denied a motion for rehearing from Tesla. It also approved a wide range of new and amended dealer, manufacturer, and distributor licenses. Additionally, the board banned independent used motor vehicle dealers from displaying vehicles at licensed recreational product offsite expositions.

• Fined Tiger Sanitation Services, L.L.C. $20,000 for leasing trailers without a license
• Denied Tesla Lease Trust’s Motion for Rehearing
• Approved Fiscal Audit Compliance Questionnaire for 2020-2021
• Denied independent used motor vehicle dealers from displaying vehicles at licensed recreational product offsite expositions
• Approved Consent Judgment for Honda of Covington (fine of $1,366 and $400 cost)
• Approved Consent Judgment for Volkswagen of Mandeville (fine of $504 and $400 cost)
• Approved Consent Judgment for Spotted Dog Sporting Goods ($1,000 fine, $1,000 suspended on one-year probation)
• Approved Consent Judgment for Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World ($1,000 fine, $500 suspended on one-year probation, and $400 cost)

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The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a hearing on a petition for declaratory ruling and rule to show cause in case #2020-046 (Adam Schwartz vs Ray Brandt Infiniti of Metairie, L.L.C. DBA Porsche of New Orleans), including a Tesla motion to compel production of information. The commission will also discuss 2021 legislation (HB 502, SB98, SB210) and ratify numerous manufacturer, distributor, dealer, lessor, and recreational product licenses.

• Hearing #2020-046: Adam Schwartz vs Ray Brandt Infiniti of Metairie, L.L.C. DBA Porsche of New Orleans (Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Rule to Show Cause; Tesla Motion to Compel)
• Discussion of 2021 legislation: HB 502, SB98, SB210
• Ratification of manufacturer licenses for Star EV Corporation and Proterra Inc.
• Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer licenses for multiple dealers including ITA Truck Sales & Service, Navarre Chevrolet, and others with ownership changes
• Ratification of recreational product manufacturer licenses for numerous companies including Keystone RV, Chaparral Boats, and Robalo Boats

The Commission dismissed a complaint against Ray Brandt Infiniti of Metairie and overruled Tesla's objection to a subpoena for warranty and lease records. Several dealers were fined via consent judgments, and numerous manufacturer and dealer licenses were ratified.

• Dismissed complaint by Adam Schwartz against Ray Brandt Infiniti of Metairie, L.L.C. d/b/a Porsche of New Orleans
• Overruled Tesla Lease Trust's objection to Motion to Compel production of warranty and lease records
• Approved $5,000 fine and $400 cost for Beneteau America, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $1,080 fine and $400 cost for JPS Motors, L.L.C. DBA JPS Ford (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 fine and $400 cost for Sango Buick GMC, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 fine and $400 cost for Patricia O. & Richard W. Harell DBA P & R Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 fine and $400 cost for DW Investments of Louisiana, LLC DBA Auto Rental Etc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 fine and $400 cost for Legacy Boats, LLC DBA Avid Boats (unanimous)

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The Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission will discuss a proposed static display and ride-and-drive event for RAM Trucks at the 2021 State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport. The meeting also includes ratification of numerous manufacturer, dealer, lessor, and recreational product licenses, as well as reports and an executive session on personnel and legal matters.

• Discussion of FCA US LLC RAM Trucks static display and ride-and-drive at 2021 State Fair of Louisiana, April 29–May 9, Shreveport
• Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer licenses including Jaguar of Shreveport, Calvin Braxton Ford, Walker Mazda, Mendoza Ford, and Walker Toyota
• Ratification of recreational product dealer additions for boats, trailers, and packages from multiple manufacturers
• Ratification of lessor licenses for U-Haul, Penske, Avis, EquipmentShare, and others across Louisiana
• Ratification of manufacturer licenses for Navistar, IC Bus, and Icon EV electric vehicles

The Commission approved a request from FCA US LLC to conduct a vehicle display and ride-and-drive event. The board also ratified numerous manufacturer, dealer, and lessor licenses and accepted financial statements for January and February 2021.

• Approved FCA US LLC's request for RAM trucks ride-and-drive at 2021 State Fair of Louisiana (Unanimous)
• Accepted January and February 2021 financial statements (Unanimous)
• Ratified manufacturer licenses for Navistar, Inc., IC Bus, LLC, and Icon EV LLC (Unanimous)
• Ratified factory branch licenses for Navistar, Inc. and IC Bus, LLC (Unanimous)
• Ratified distributor license for Volvo Car USA LLC (Unanimous)
• Ratified new motor vehicle dealer licenses for Jaguar of Shreveport, Calvin Braxton Ford, Walker Mazda, Mendoza Ford, and Walker Toyota (Unanimous)
• Ratified 25 motor vehicle lessor licenses, including multiple U-Haul and EquipmentShare.com locations (Unanimous)
• Ratified multiple recreational product manufacturer, distributor, and dealer licenses (Unanimous)

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The Commission met via Zoom to discuss advertising rules and Ford mobile warranty services. The meeting included a hearing regarding Cecil Graves Chevrolet, Inc. and the ratification of numerous vehicle dealer, lessor, and manufacturer licenses.

• Hearing for Cecil Graves Chevrolet, Inc. (DBA Cecil Graves Chevrolet-GMC Truck)
• Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer license for Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport involving ownership changes
• Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer license for Benoit Nissan LLC involving ownership changes
• Ratification of new motor vehicle dealer license for Benoit Ford, L.L.C. involving ownership changes
• Establishment of new motor vehicle dealer Golf Cars of Louisiana, L.L.C. in Metairie

The Commission rendered judgments and fines against several motor vehicle dealers for advertising and licensing violations. It also approved the renewal of Counselor Burgess E. McCranie, Jr.'s contract and ratified numerous new and existing dealer, lessor, and manufacturer licenses.

• Approved $50,000 annual contract renewal for Counselor Burgess E. McCranie, Jr. (unanimous)
• Ordered Cecil Graves Chevrolet to pay $856.04 in hearing costs and issued a warning for advertising violations
• Approved $5,000 fine for X-On Trailers, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 fine for Delco Trailers Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $454 fine and $400 hearing cost for Bayou Adventure Products, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 fine for Community HOL Automotive LLC with $1,500 suspended pending one-year probation (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 fine and $400 hearing cost for Super Products LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 fine for Murray Yacht Sales, Inc. with $12,500 suspended pending one-year probation (unanimous)