The original instrument was prepared by J. W. Wiley. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Julie J.
Baxter.
DIGEST
Perry (SB 149)
Proposed law provides when a governmental agency offers online applications through an
internet interface for any license or permit, and the particular law for such license or permit
requires a sworn application for such license or permit, the governmental agency may accept an
online certification from the applicant in lieu of the sworn application.
Proposed law provides that the online certification must require the applicant to certify that all of
the information and documentation the applicant submits via the online application through an
internet interface must be true and correct, and that the applicant has not used a false or fictitious
name in such application, and that the applicant has not knowingly made a false statement or has
not knowingly concealed any material fact or otherwise committed any fraud in any such
application for a license or permit.
Proposed law provides that a governmental agency that elects to accept online applications
through an internet interface, and thus accepting an online certification in lieu of a sworn
application, shall promulgate such rules and regulations, in accordance with R.S. 9:2619 and the
APA, as are necessary to implement such online certification.
Proposed law provides that the acceptance of an online application with the certification, in lieu
of the sworn application otherwise required by law, shall not result in, or create any liability on
the part of the state or the governmental agency.
Effective August 1, 2013.
(Adds R.S. 9:2621)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary A to the original
bill
1. Adds reference to R.S. 9:2619, which recognizes that the commissioner of
administration may seek consistency among governmental agency rules regarding
online certification procedures.