The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission was created by the Louisiana Legislature on September 1984.  The Commission is composed of ten (10) members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, which includes five (5) used motor vehicle dealers, three (3) consumer representatives, one (1) automotive dismantler and parts recycler representative and one (1) auction representative.  

The LUMVC is the authority that licenses and regulates the used motor vehicle industry involving the sale of used motor vehicles.

The Commission receives no state general funds. Revenue is self generated licensing fees, auction transfer fees and fines. Chapter 4C Title 32 (R.S. 32:781 – 808) of the Louisiana Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook sets forth the definitions and and general provisions for regulation of the used motor vehicle industry.  Currently, there are over 6,000 licensees that are governed by the LUMVC which include; used motor vehicle dealers, rent with the option to purchase dealers, daily rental dealers, used parts and accessories dealers, automotive dismantlers and parts recyclers, motor crushers, catalytic converter dealers, auction dealers and their salespersons.