Louisiana § 42:35 Commissions not to issue to defaulters; new elections

Louisiana Statutes

§ 42:35 — Commissions not to issue to defaulters; new elections

Louisiana § 42:35

Title 42Public Officers and Employees

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La. Stat. Ann. § 42:35 (2026).

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The governor shall not issue a commission to any public officer who appears to be a defaulter by the reports on file in his office, unless it is proved to his satisfaction that the person is not a defaulter, or has paid the amount of his defalcation. Unless this proof is made within ninety days from the date of the election or appointment the governor shall order a new election or make a new appointment, as the case may be.

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The governor shall not issue a commission to any public officer who appears to be a defaulter by the reports on file in his office, unless it is proved to his satisfaction that the person is not a defaulter, or has paid the amount of his defalcation. Unless this proof is made within ninety days from the date of the election or appointment the governor shall order a new election or make a new appointment, as the case may be.