A. Towing and Storage facility must be open for business and properly staffed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. A Storage Only facility must be open for a minimum of 5 days and must be properly staffed during the hours of operation the facility has designated to the Department.

B. The facility must have the minimum required insurance: Garage keepers' legal liability insurance in an amount not less than $50,000 AND Garage liability insurance in an amount of not less than $50,000.

C. Storage facilities shall provide security and safety of vehicles stored in accordance with LAC Title 55, Chapter 19. Storage areas shall have security barriers or a safety apparatus suitable to ensure the security of the property contained therein. Outside storage areas shall be enclosed by at least a 6-foot-high chain link fence, or fence of similar strength or solid wall sufficient to protect against loss, trespass, or vandalism.

D. Storage facilities shall have a clearly visible sign maintained at all times at the business office and at the entrance to any outside storage area, stating the name of the business, telephone number, and hours of operation. An after-hours telephone number shall be included on the sign advising the public how to make contact for the release of vehicles, contents, or personal property prior to any company charging a gate fee.

E. The facility must have billing invoices showing consecutive numbering and completion of all required information. The storage records must be kept on site at the facility and be available for inspection for three years.

F. The facility, their employees, or agents must not have any conviction of a felony relating to auto theft, vehicle insurance fraud, burglary of a vehicle, and/or possession of stolen vehicles or vehicle parts. The applicant and their employees who operate tow trucks can't be registered as a sex offender or child predator.