§ 35:396 — §396. Ex officio notaries public for Department of Insurance

Louisiana § 35:396

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 35: Notaries Public and Commissioners

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§396. §396. Ex officio notaries public for Department of Insurance
A. Notwithstanding any provisions of law relative to qualifications for notaries
public, except R.S. 35:391, the commissioner of insurance may appoint not more than six
employees of the Department of Insurance as ex officio notaries public.
B. Such ex officio notaries public may exercise the functions of a notary public only
to administer oaths and receive sworn statements and shall be limited to matters within the
official functions of the Department of Insurance. They shall use the official seal of the
department.
C. All acts performed by an ex officio notary public authorized by this Section shall
be performed without charge or other compensation.
D. The commissioner of insurance may suspend or terminate any appointment made
pursuant to this Section at any time, and separation from the employ of the Department of
Insurance shall terminate the powers of the ex officio notary public.

Legislative History

Acts 2016, No. 363, §1, eff. June 5, 2016.