Used Motor Vehicle Commission public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Commission will review the October 2023 financial report and ratify penalties for five used auto sales businesses. The meeting also includes hearings for five individuals and their respective auto sales companies.
- Ratification of penalties for Robert A. Autin dba Autin’s Auto Sales
- Ratification of penalties for Anthony’s Auto Sales, LLC
- Ratification of penalties for Car Connection 2 Auto Sales, LLC
- Ratification of penalties for Backyard Rides, LLC
- Ratification of penalties for Super Discount Cars & Trucks, LLC
The Commission approved the August meeting minutes and the October financial report. It ratified $2,800 in civil penalties against five licensees for state law violations. Members discussed but did not decide on writing off old debts, opting to wait for the new attorney general.
- Approved August meeting minutes
- Accepted October financial reports
- Ratified $1,150 fine for Autin's Auto Sales (Westwego)
- Ratified $500 fine for Anthony's Auto Sales (New Iberia)
- Ratified $200 fine for Car Connection 2 Auto Sales, LLC (Marrero)
- Ratified $450 fine for Backyard Rides, LLC (Metairie)
- Ratified $500 fine for Super Discount Cars and Trucks, LLC (Monroe)
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will review the July 2023 financial report and vote on the ratification of imposed penalties for five cases. The meeting also includes public hearings for Bayou Bengal Auto Sales, LLC and Let’s Go Motors, LLC.
- Ratification of penalties for Simpson Car Care, LLC, Corky Robinson Motor Co., First Choice Automotive, LLC, Car Zone USA, LLC, and Easy Car Finance, LLC
- Public hearing for Joshua Meadows, Brandi Gomez, and Bayou Bengal Auto Sales, LLC
- Public hearing for Monique Jeanmarie Wilson and Let’s Go Motors, LLC
- Presentation of July 2023 Monthly Finance Report
- Review of legal matters involving Federated Mutual Insurance Company and Kandice (Burnett) Crain
The Commission approved a series of civil penalties totaling $8,800 for dealers violating state law. Members also reviewed the July 2023 financial report and discussed enforcement challenges regarding dealers operating by appointment only to avoid audits.
- Approved minutes from June 23, 2023 meeting
- Ratified $8,800 in total civil penalties for five dealers
- Imposed $200 fine on Simpson Car Care, LLC (failure to maintain records)
- Imposed $1,200 fine on Corky Robinson Motor Company (fraudulent acts, unlicensed salesperson, non-delivery of title, failure to submit sales reports)
- Imposed $500 fine on First Choice Automotive, LLC (failure to maintain records)
- Imposed $3,000 fine on Car Zone USA (false and misleading advertising)
- Imposed $3,900 fine on Easy Car Finance, LLC (fraudulent act, unlicensed salesperson, failure to submit sales reports, misuse of temp tags, failure to maintain records)
- Approved July 2023 monthly finance report
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will consider adopting the FY 2023-2024 operating budget and a resolution to approve it. They will also vote on ratifying penalties against two dealerships: Anthony's Auto Sales in New Iberia and Backyard Rides in Metairie. Additionally, the commission will discuss two legal cases and review bills from the 2023 legislative session, including HB 539 on OMV fines and HB 547 on catalytic converter sales.
- Estimated FY ending 6/30/2023 and proposed FY 2023/2024 budget
- Resolution adopting FY 2023-2024 operating budget
- Ratification of penalties: Case #2022-372 Anthony's Auto Sales, LLC (7800 West Highway 90, New Iberia)
- Ratification of penalties: Case #2023-74 Backyard Rides, LLC (3536 North Causeway Blvd., Metairie)
- Legal matters: Federated Mutual Insurance vs. H and N Auto Sales, LLC; Kandice Crain vs. Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Commission adopted the proposed operating budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It also approved civil penalties for two auto dealers. Members discussed the insufficiency of current dealer bonds and the need for more aggressive fine collection.
- Approved 2023-2024 proposed operating budget
- Adopted resolution for 2023-2024 fiscal year operating budget
- Approved $500 fine for Anthony's Auto Sales, LLC (failing to maintain records)
- Approved $450 fine for Backyard Rides, LLC (employing unlicensed salesperson and improper business location)
- Approved minutes of the May 23rd meeting
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to review a legislative audit for FY 2021-2022, ratify a penalty against Executive Used Cars & Finance LLC, and discuss two state bills on motor vehicle fines and catalytic converter sales.
- Review of Legislative Audit Report (FY July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022) with auditor Mr. Andrew Kraus
- Ratification of penalty in Case #2022-370 against Executive Used Cars & Finance LLC, 3730 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109
- Discussion of House Bill 539 on Office of Motor Vehicle fines for contracts
- Discussion of House Bill 547 on catalytic converter sales law
The Commission voted to rescind the denial of Kandice Burnett's dealer application and dismiss the associated appeal. Members also discussed the need to establish formal standards for determining if an applicant is 'unfit' for a license. An audit report showed the agency has over $3 million in current assets.
- Approved March 2023 meeting minutes
- Ratified $250 civil penalty for Executive Used Cars & Finance, LLC
- Rescinded denial of Kandice Burnett's dealer application and dismissed appeal
- Approved $450 application fee refund for Kandice Burnett
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a legislative audit report, penalties for a Shreveport dealer, and two state bills affecting motor vehicle fines and catalytic converter sales. The agenda also includes routine matters such as approval of minutes and reports from the compliance investigator and executive director.
- Review of Legislative Audit Report for FY July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022
- Ratification of imposed penalties in Case #2022-370 against Executive Used Cars & Finance, LLC (3730 Greenwood Road, Shreveport)
- Discussion of House Bill No. 539 (authorizing Office of Motor Vehicle to impose fines on contracts)
- Discussion of House Bill No. 547 (relative to catalytic converter sales law)
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to ratify penalties for two dealerships and discuss staffing for the Licensing Department. The body will also review proposed legislation regarding catalytic converters for the 2023 regular legislative session.
- Ratification of penalties for Robert Autin dba Autin’s Auto Sales (Case # 2020-342)
- Ratification of penalties for Auto Trends, LLC (Case #2022-299)
- Discussion of Office Staff - Receptionist for the Licensing Department
- Review of proposed legislation ACT No. 584 regarding Catalytic Converters
- Legal matter: Federated Mutual Insurance Company vs. H and N Auto Sales, LLC
The Commission approved civil penalties for a dealership and discussed restructuring office staff to improve phone accessibility. Members also reviewed draft legislation to refine the licensing and recordkeeping requirements for catalytic converter purchasers.
- Approved January meeting minutes
- Deferred Case Number 2020-342 (Robert Autin) to next month
- Ratified $6,500 civil penalty for Auto Trends, LLC for one fraudulent act and 25 counts of non-delivery of title
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to discuss and take action on several items. These include financial matters such as the legislative auditor's report and a compliance review, as well as the 2023-2024 license renewal update. The commission will also consider ratifying a penalty against HD Pay Here Auto Sales, LLC. Additionally, there will be reports from the compliance investigator and executive director.
- Approval of November 2022 minutes
- Financial matters: legislative auditor FY 2021-2022 report, compliance review, new accountant supervisor
- 2023-2024 license renewal update
- Public tag agent and dealer plate update
- Ratification of imposed penalty: Case #2022-55 HD PAY HERE AUTO SALES, LLC — UD.246474
The Commission approved a civil penalty for a Denham Springs dealership and discussed updates to the license renewal process. Members also reviewed ongoing audits and legal appeals regarding license denials.
- Ratified $400 civil penalty for HD Pay Here Auto Sales, LLC for employing an unlicensed salesperson and non-delivery of title
- Approved minutes from the November meeting