Security Window Tint Exemption Rules

§813T.7.d

1. Security exemption waivers shall apply, but not be limited, to:
    
   1. Private investigators;
       
   2. Bail enforcement agents;
       
   3. Railroad police officers;
       
   4. Louisiana peace officers, P.O.S.T. certified and sworn;
       
   5. Elected or appointed public officials; or
       
   6. Businesses, companies, or individuals that, on a regular recurring basis, either sell, or transport high-valued equipment that, by its very nature, has a higher than usual likelihood of being stolen; or
       
   7. Any other individual, business, company, corporation, or agency with the need for added concealment of persons or property from public view.
       
2. Security Exemption Criteria
    
   1. Vehicle must be properly licensed, insured and registered, all in Louisiana, and
       
   2. Vehicle must be owned or leased by an applicant or applying business.
       
3. Security Exemption Affidavit
    
   1. An individual or business seeking exemption to window tint restrictions can obtain a Security Exemption Affidavit form at the LSP / Towing & Recovery / MVI office in Baton Rouge, LA or via the World Wide Web by accessing http://www.lsp.org/safety.html.
       
   2. Security Exemption Affidavit must be complete, sworn and subscribed in the presence of a Notary Public. The Security Exemption Affidavit must include:
       
      1. applicant’s name, or company or business name, if applicable;
          
      2. address, city, state and Zip Code;
          
      3. vehicle description (year, make, model);
          
      4. vehicle identification number (VIN);
          
      5. vehicle license plate number;
          
      6. need, reason or explanation for exemption; and
          
      7. signature of applicant or company official.
          
4. Security Exemption Process
    
   1. A completed Security Exemption Affidavit must be mailed to the LSP / Towing & Recovery / MVI office, P.O. Box 66614, Mail Slip A-26, Baton Rouge, LA 70896. Security Exemption Affidavits will be reviewed and subsequently approved or disapproved.
       
   2. Approved Security Exemption Affidavits will be returned to applicant by U.S. Mail.
       
   3. An applicant whose Security Exemption Affidavit is disapproved will receive written notification of that decision by U.S. Mail. The correspondence will outline the reason(s) for denial. An applicant may write a letter of rebuttal germane to the reason(s) for denial. Letters of rebuttal will be taken under advisement. Once a final determination of eligibility has been made, an applicant has no further recourse. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections may approve, disapprove, cancel or revoke exemptions for window tint restrictions as deemed appropriate.