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ACT No. 486
Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 295
BY REPRESENTATIVES WESLEY BISHOP AND SMITH
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 37:2950(A) and to enact R.S. 37:2950(D)(1)(a)(xv), (xvi), and2
(xvii), relative to employment restrictions; to provide relative to criminal record; to3
provide for exceptions; and to provide for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 37:2950(A) is hereby amended and reenacted and R.S.6
37:2950(D)(1)(a)(xv), (xvi), and (xvii) are hereby enacted to read as follows: 7
ยง2950. Felony convictions' Criminal record effect on trade, occupational, and8
professional licensing9
A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, a person10
shall not be disqualified, or held ineligible to practice or engage in any trade,11
occupation, or profession for which a license, permit, or certificate is required to be12
issued by the state of Louisiana or any of its agencies or political subdivisions, solely13
because of a prior criminal record, except in cases in which the applicant has been14
convicted of a felony, and such a conviction directly relates to the position of15
employment sought, or to the specific occupation, trade, or profession for which the16
license, permit, or certificate is sought.17
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D.(1)(a) This Section shall not be applicable to:1
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(xv) The Office of Financial Institutions.3
(xvi) The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.4
(xvii) The Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy.5
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: