§1321.1. Duplicate special identification cards; lost or destroyed

            A. When a special identification card is lost or destroyed, the person who was issued the card may apply for a duplicate special identification card at a motor vehicle office, an authorized agent of the office of motor vehicles, or through the motor vehicle website online application. Any application submitted pursuant to this Section shall include a statement executed by the applicant attesting to the facts regarding the lost or destroyed special identification card.

            B. For each duplicate special identification card so issued a five dollar charge shall be collected, except no fee shall be charged to a child who is in foster care, as defined in Children's Code Article 603. However, if the original special identification card was stolen as evidenced by a police report, the charge provided for in this Subsection and the handling charge provided for in R.S. 32:412.1 shall not be collected.

            C. If any special identification card which was issued to a Louisiana domiciliary or resident who is temporarily out of state or an active member of the armed forces, or who is a domiciliary resident dependent of a member of the active armed forces, in lieu thereof has been lost or destroyed, the person who was issued the special identification card, or a person who has power of attorney for the person to whom a special identification card was issued, may submit satisfactory proof to the office of motor vehicles of the loss or destruction and may apply for a duplicate special identification card.

            D.(1) The holder of a valid special identification card may apply for a duplicate special identification card by mail or electronic commerce, except as follows:

            (a) No duplicate special identification card by mail or electronic commerce shall be granted if a previous duplicate special identification card was issued prior to the card's expiration.

            (b) No duplicate special identification card by mail or electronic commerce shall be granted to an alien student or nonresident alien.

            (2) The department may establish rules and regulations to grant or deny a duplicate special identification card by mail in cases where a Louisiana resident is temporarily domiciled out of state or out of the country, or temporarily residing, employed, or attending school in another state or foreign country, even if the resident does not meet the qualification criteria in this Section.

            (3) Upon receipt of all required statements by the department and upon the issuance of a duplicate special identification card, the state, the department, or any department employee shall not be liable for any property damages, injuries, or deaths that may arise from an applicant's use of the special identification card if the special identification card was unlawfully obtained.

            (4) When a duplicate special identification card is issued by mail or electronic commerce, the department shall issue a duplicate special identification card with the same expiration date as the previously issued special identification card.

            (5) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Section.

            (6) Any online transaction shall be assessed the fee authorized and approved in R.S. 49:316.1.

            Acts 2021, No 239, §2.