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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 381 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Martiny
Proposed law authorizes the chief of police of Causeway Police Department, which employs
peace officers who are POST certified and duly authorized with the powers of arrest, may
designate ten officers in his office as ex officio notaries public.
Provides that an ex officio notary appointed pursuant to proposed law shall perform notary
functions without compensation and may exercise the functions of a notary only within the
jurisdiction of the police department. Provides that an ex officio notary may administer
oaths and execute affidavits, acknowledgments, and traffic tickets.
Proposed law provides that the appointment as an ex officio notary public automatically
terminates with a separation from employment.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 35:415)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and
Procedure to the engrossed bill:
1. Limit the number of ex officio notaries to ten.
2. Remove the authority to execute documents other than affidavits,
acknowledgments, and traffic tickets.
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