§ 12:501. Definitions.

As used in this part:

(a)

Abandoned, inoperative vehicle means any vehicle which is incapable of being lawfully moved upon the highways and streets, and includes, but is not limited to, wrecked or dismantled vehicles. Lack of current and/or valid registration, inspection sticker, or license plate alone does not constitute abandoned, inoperative condition. Vehicles which are otherwise in compliance with La. R.S. 32:1301—32:1310 are not considered to be abandoned, inoperative vehicles for purposes of this chapter.

(b)

Owner of the premises means the owner of the land on which the vehicle is located, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll.

(c)

Owner of the vehicle means the last registered owner.

(d)

Vehicle shall mean every device by which persons or things may be transported upon a public highway or bridge, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. A bicycle or a ridden animal shall be a vehicle, and a trailer or semitrailer shall be a separate vehicle.

(e)

Antique vehicle means any motor vehicle twenty-five (25) years or older, which is operable and substantially in its original condition. These vehicles must be registered as antiques and display antique license plates.

(f)

Enforcing agency means the chief of police, sheriff, or director of public works as well as their duly authorized agents.

(Ord. No. 9809, § 1, 1-26-94; Ord. No. 10718, § 1, 9-25-96; Ord. No. 12310, § 2, 5-8-02)