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Council told New state law (Act 718) lifts protection for 20‑year‑old ‘collector’ cars; city will begin enforcement
Summary
Councilmember Deedee Johnson Reed summarized Act 718 changes that allow municipalities and parishes to regulate vehicles over 20 years old as blight unless stored under specific conditions; the law took effect Aug. 1, 2024, and the city will start enforcement actions that place costs on vehicle owners.
Councilwoman Deedee Johnson Reed briefed the council on Act 718 of the 2024 legislative session, a state law that changes how Louisiana municipalities can treat older vehicles that have been classified as “collectors.”
Under the law, vehicles older than 20 years that are visible from the street and are not stored in accordance with specified conditions may be treated as public nuisances and subject to municipal enforcement. Reed told the council the law gives local governments authority to require collectors to place qualifying vehicles in the backyard, keep them covered, and store them 18 inches off the ground so grass can be maintained under the vehicle.
Why the change matters
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