LAC 55:III.321. Amateur Radio Operators' License Plates

A. Eligibility. Applicants for amateur radio operators' license plates shall include any persons possessing a current amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. Such plates shall be issued on personally used private passenger vehicles, private use minimum trucks, private use vans and private busses. B. Place of Application. Applications for issuance of amateur radio operators' license plates shall be made at the: Vehicle Registration Bureau 109 South Foster Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana or through the mail by writing to the: Department of Public Safety Special Services Section Box 66196 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70896 C. Application. All applications for issuance or transfer of amateur radio operators' license plates shall be made on prescribed DPSVR forms. Application must be accompanied by a photocopy of the applicant's current amateur radio operator's license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. If the vehicle on which the plate will be displayed has been purchased but application for title has not been made, the application for title and the request for special plate will be taken at the same time. A numerical plate will be issued for the vehicle until the special plate has been received, at which time the numerical plate and corresponding registration certificate will be surrendered for cancellation. D. Fee. The fee for issuance of an amateur radio operator's license plate shall be $1 plus the regular registration fee. The plate can be transferred from one vehicle to another upon payment of a $3 transfer fee. The plates are subject to regular renewal requirements. E. Cancellation. Amateur radio operators' license plates displayed on vehicles other than those to which issued are subject to immediate cancellation. If the applicant no longer wishes to display the plate on his vehicle or transfer the plate to another vehicle registered in his name, the plate shall be returned to this office for cancellation. F. Replacement. If the plate is lost or stolen, applicant may apply for a replacement plate by executing prescribed DPSVR form and submitting it along with the registration certificate and a $2 fee.