Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 55 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Part III - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 16 - Public Tag Agents
Section III-1617 - Office Location

A. The business location of a PTA must be approved prior to being contracted to do business at that location.

B. The PTA office cannot be co-located with other business such as insurance companies, driving schools, tow facilities, etc. unless the PTA office is separated by a permanent wall and locking door.

C. The PTA office shall not transact additional business from the PTA location that is a conflict of interest or that will reflect negatively on the department.

D. Computers configured for or used by the PTA cannot be used to aid in other co-located businesses.

E. All doors including entrance, back and side doors must have dead bolt locks.

F. All windows must remain secure.

G. Security System. Building alarm system must be installed and monitored.

H. Security cameras are mandatory for all PTA's that provide driver's license services.

I. Security cameras cannot be facing a processing monitor where it may be possible to view restricted information from a remote location or by an unauthorized person.

J. There must be a counter separating customers from the restricted areas of the building. All computer screens, paperwork and registration documents must be behind the counter and out of view of customers.

K. All inventoried items such as license plates, titles and unprocessed paperwork must be secured in a locked storage room, cabinet or file cabinet.