1. A. In the event a public tag agent is found to be in violation of R.S. 32:707.2, R.S. 47:531.1 et seq., applicable administrative rules, contract terms or department policy, the Office of Motor Vehicles may impose sanctions. The sanctions shall include, but are not limited to, administrative fines; warnings; suspension or revocation of the public tag agent’s license; removal of the public tag agent or its employee’s departmental connectivity or restriction of security access. In determining the appropriate sanction, the Office of Motor Vehicles will consider the severity of the violation or violations, as well as previous violations of the public tag agent whether sanctions were imposed for the previous violations.

2. B. The following fine schedule shall be used to assess fines to persons, firms, or employees who violate the law, rules or departmental policies governing public tag agents. Penalties will be imposed to persons, firms or employees based on the classification of the offense. Other administrative penalties may also be imposed.

   Schedule of Fines When citing specific violations, the department will set the fines within the corresponding range.
   Violation	Fine Amount
   Failure to remit taxes or fees in accordance with the rules and terms of the PTA contract (§1603)	$25 - $250
   Operating as a public tag agent without a contract for each location, with an expired contract, or without a valid surety bond on file with the office of motor vehicles.	$25 - $250
   Issuance of more than one temporary registration, T-Marker, to a title applicant in violation of OMV rules and policies.RS 47:532.2	$25 - $250
   Issuing a T-Marker without first collecting all taxes and fees. RS 47:532.2	$25 - $250
   Collecting a convenience fee in excess of the amount authorized in R.S. 47:532.1	$25 - $250
   False information provided on the public tag agent initial or renewal application (§1608)	$25 - $250
   Allow unauthorized persons access to information regulated under the driver privacy protection act (§1615)	$25 - $250 (per violation)
   Changing the ownership of the public tag agent and not reporting in writing to the office of motor vehicles within thirty days from the date of such change. RS 47:532.2	$25 - $250
   Changing the officers or directors of the public tag agent and not reporting in writing to the office of motor vehicles within thirty days from the date of such change. RS 47:532.2	$25 - $250
   The forwarding to the office of motor vehicles by a public tag agent of a document relevant to any authorized transaction that results in a material injury to the public records, or a shortfall in the collection of taxes owed when the public tag agent had knowledge of facts causing such injury or shortfall, and failed to disclose same to the office of motor vehicles. RS 47:532.2	$25 - $250
   Operating a public tag agent from an unapproved location (§1617)	$25 - $250
   Failure to secure exterior doors, interior doors separating co-located businesses, windows or sensitive data or materials (§1617)	$25 - $100
   Failure to report missing or lost inventory (§1617)	$25 - $100
   Failure to report unauthorized access to facility whether or not theft occurred (§1617)	$25 - $100
   Failure to install or maintain monitoring service for security cameras (§1617)	$25 - $250
   Allow unauthorized access to secure areas of the facility (§1617)	$25 - $250
   Operating a public tag agent without a surety bond (§1621)	$25 - $250
   Display of signage that does not indicate the status as a public tag agent (§1623)	$25 - $100
   Advertisements or social media posts that are in poor taste or negatively reflect on the department (§1623)	$25 - $50
   Failure to perform duties outlined in the auto title company or public tag agent contract (§1629)	$25 - $250
   Failure to maintain professional liability/errors and omissions insurance (§1635)	$25 - $250
   Failure to perform visual exam (§1625)	$25 - $250
   Disposal of driver’s license equipment without prior authorization (§1625)	$25 - $250
   Dishonored or denied payments for state fees and taxes (§1639)	$25 - $250
   Failure to scan all supporting documents for the transaction being process as required in statutory law, rules, OMV policies, or the terms of the contract	$25 - $100
   Failure to report data breach or malware attack	$25 - $250
   Failure to comply with audit within 90 days of the date the audit becomes final	$25 - $50
   Failure to read and sign newly created and updated policies within 5 business days of being notified	$25-$100
   Failure to comply with OMV policy and procedures	$25-$250
   Failure to perform National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) check prior to each title issuance on each vehicle transaction	$25 - $100

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 47:532.1. and R.S 47:532.2.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, LR 51:548 (April 2025).