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La.IZ.5.4�:1113D(1}{e,)prc�vides that the followin�;�hall not be cansic�ered a ca�r�tract for ptrr�r�ses <br /> of this Section: <br /> (v}Applying ft�r, payment of f�es far, ar c�btaining a lieer�se, credential, or pennit �rovidect that <br /> such license,credential, �r p�rmit is available tc�simitarly situat�d persvn. <br /> A�vn[�vs��&Cortci:,usaa�[ <br /> �'renerally, as an elected rnember af the Legislature, R.S. 42:1113D prohiMits yau and dny le�ai <br /> en#ity in wl�ich you own an interest greater than 5°lo froln entering info a cc�ntract with state <br /> �ave�nrrtent. �Ic�wever, R.S. 4�:11I3T3(1}�c) provid�s a�� exception that this pr�rhibition claes not <br /> include an applicatiQn for; paymen# ot f�ees �'ar, ar obtainin� a license, c:redentiai, or pern�it <br /> provided that such Iic;ense, credential, or permit is auailable ta similarly situated person. <br /> The Board cancluded, anci iristructeci me to infcrrm you, that sinee the ptiblic tag a�ent lieense is <br /> �vailabl� ta similarlv situated applicants, that R.S. 42:1113I? does nc�t pr�hibit��au, tl�rou�h yaur <br /> business North LA Tag LLC,fro�n re�iewin�yc�ur public tag a�;ei�t Iicense with the(��ce of M+at�r <br /> Vehicles. <br /> This advisc�ry op�inion is based solely on the facts as set forth herein_ Changes to the facts as <br /> �aresented may� result in a di�'er�nt applicati�n af the prc�visions of the Cade of Governmezltal <br /> �,tl�ics. 1'he Baard issues no �pinian as to past conduct and or to lav�s other �han the C.c�de af <br /> Governmental Lthics, t�e Campaign Fi�ance I7isclasure Act, the Lc�bbyist Disclosure Ac:ts, and <br /> the contlict ofint�rest pr•ovisians contained in the L�ouisiana G�ning�r�ntrol Law. <br /> If`you have any questions,�lea�e c4ntact me at(8C�C1) $42-6630 or(`�25)219-5600. <br /> Sincere�y, <br /> LC�t7ISIANABC►AR E►�� �� S <br /> ....--- <br /> � � <br /> Da�� N1. Barclelon <br /> For the BQard <br /> Page 2 of 2 (I3I7 2023-��1) <br />