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August 3, 2000 OPINION NUMBER 00-259 Honorable Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson State Representative, District 102 Westpark One, One Seine Court, Suite 102 New Orleans, LA 70114 Dear Representative Clarkson: You have asked for an Attorney General’s opinion as to whether private vehicles may bear “decals, unofficial or vanity license plates, or other insignia which indicate that the vehicle is being operated by a legislator or other public officer.” We find no prohibitions in state law regarding the actions described as they relate to private vehicles. However, please note that public funds may not be used to purchase these items to be placed on private cars. Also, please keep in mind the prohibitions relative to false impersonation in the use of these vehicles by any individual. LSA-R.S. 14:112. I trust this sufficiently address your concerns. Please contact this office should you require further assistance at (225) 342-7013. Yours very truly, RICHARD P. IEYOUB ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: _______________________________ CARLOS M. FINALET, III ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL RPI:CMF:gbl OPINION NUMBER 00-259 70 – Control and Regulations LSA-R.S. 14:112 There are no prohibitions in state law regarding private vehicles bearing decals, unofficial or vanity license plates, or other insignia which indicate that the vehicle is being operated by a legislator or other public officer. Public funds may not be used to purchase these items to be placed on private cars. Honorable Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson Date Received: State Representative, District 102 Westpark One, One Seine Court, Suite 102 Date Released: August 3, 2000 New Orleans, LA 70114 Carlos M. Finalet, III Assistant Attorney General