LAC 55:I.1937. Administrative Fees

A. Administrative fees for storage of vehicles shall not be charged or otherwise collected without possession of a valid storage inspection license, and the timely filing of an ORSV prior to the release of the vehicle or other notification requirements in the Towing and Storage Act. B. Licensed storage companies may charge the vehicle owner/lien holder those administrative costs incurred by filing an ORSV along with any postal charges related to the mailing of the ORSV notices and certificate of mailing letters sent to the vehicle owner and any lien holder. C. The maximum administrative fee that may be charged by a storage company for filing of the Official Report of Stored Vehicle notice shall be $25 for in-state notifications and $30 for out-of-state notifications. The maximum administrative fee that may be charged for mailing certificate of mailing letters to the vehicle owner and lien holder shall be no more than the rate for US Postal Service plus $4 per required letter. D. All costs must be documented with receipts, which shall be made available to the department, vehicle owner and lien holder upon demand. Companies found in violation of this part shall be subject to criminal or administrative penalties prescribed in this Chapter, including forfeiture of storage and administrative fees.