RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 363 (HB 709) 2016 Regular Session Hunter
Existing law provides for the appointment of ex officio notaries public by certain agencies
of the state, political subdivisions, and federal government. New law extends that authority
to the commissioner of insurance.
New law provides that the commissioner of insurance may appoint not more than six
employees of the Dept. of Insurance as ex officio notaries public.
New law provides that these 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 Dept. of Insurance.
New law provides that all acts performed by an ex officio notary public shall be performed
without charge or other compensation.
New law provides that the commissioner of insurance may suspend or terminate any ex
officio notary appointed pursuant to new law, and provides that separation from the employ
of the Dept. of Insurance shall terminate the powers of such an ex officio notary public.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 5, 2016).
(Adds R. S. 35:396)