NON-RESIDENT INCOME TAX
According to Louisiana Revised Statute 47:290, a tax is levied on all non-resident individuals who have income earned within or derived from sources in Louisiana. Learn more at the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
RIGHT TO WORK
Louisiana Act 1976, No. 97 includes the provision that "no person shall be required, as a condition of employment, to become or remain a member of any labor organization, or to pay any dues, fees, assessments or other charges of any kind to a labor organization."
ROAD CLOSURES
Decisions on road closures are made by the local jurisdictions. For road closures, contact the appropriate local film office.
SPECIAL EFFECTS & PYROTECHNICS
The State Police, State Fire Marshal and local fire departments must be consulted before any explosions, other pyrotechnics or fireworks may take place. The need for standby fire equipment and personnel is determined on a case-by-case basis. Call our office for help in determining the jurisdiction of your location.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION & PERMIT WAIVER
Interstate highway size and weight regulations apply to roadways in Louisiana. Vehicles are required to either display "apportioned" license plates and cab cards indicating they are licensed with Louisiana or permits must be purchased every 48 hours that a vehicle is in Louisiana, unless a waiver form is completed and returned to the Department of Transportation's Weights and Standards Division. The Office of Film & Television Development will file the waiver for you. Download the Vehicle Registration Form.
LOUISIANA BUSINESS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (LABEOC)
The Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center (LABEOC) helps guide Louisiana businesses and non-profits to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and human-caused disasters, and to maintain the stability, resilience and economic recovery of their communities. The LABEOC was created to support the business community during a disaster. The Center is a joint partnership between the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Informatics Research Institute at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Louisiana Economic Development.