11/29/05-A bill that would have required any vehicle totaled by flood to receive a newly created “certificate of destruction” and be crushed or dismantled has died.
HB13, sponsored by Rep. Gil Pinac, D-Crowley, remained in the House Commerce Committee when the special session ended Nov. 22.
The bill sought to require damaged vehicles, other than antique vehicles, to have their frames and electrical systems crushed while certain parts could be refurbished or resold.
Existing Louisiana law requires flooded vehicles to receive a “salvage certificate” and that the damage be noted on the titles.

11/14/05-A bill in the House Commerce Committee would require any vehicle totaled by flood to receive a newly created “certificate of destruction” and be crushed or dismantled.
Existing Louisiana law requires flooded vehicles to receive a “salvage certificate” and that the damage be noted on the titles.
HB13, sponsored by Rep. Gil Pinac, D-Crowley, would require damaged vehicles, other than antique vehicles, to have their frames and electrical systems crushed while certain parts could be refurbished or resold.
For bill status, call (504) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.
A similar bill – HB11 – is awaiting consideration before the full House.