In-lieu provision.

New Orleans City Code § 162-552

in effect

Sec. 162-552. - In-lieu provision. In lieu of utilizing an animal drawn carriage, a holder of an animal drawn carriage CPNC may provide the same service without the use of an animal and instead use an electronic or e-carriage that adheres to all the following standards: (1) The department of public works must certify that the vehicle is an electric carriage; and (2) The vehicle must be powered by electricity or battery and not utilize a combustion engine and may not be gasoline powered; and (3) The vehicle must not be able to seat over 16 passengers in addition to a driver; and (4) The vehicle shall be no longer than 20 feet; and (5) The vehicle must not be able to exceed a speed of 25 miles per hour; and (6) To be certified as an electric carriage, the vehicle's design must be inspired by a vintage horse-drawn carriage. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 30322, § 1, 4-24-25)

Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH162VEHI_ARTVIANAWVE_DIV2OPRE_S162-552EUPRFetched: 10/28/2026