DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 64 Original 2021 Regular Session Echols
Abstract: Prohibits solicitations by nongovernmental entities to businesses registered with the
secretary of state for the purchase of or payment for products or services that have a
misleading appearance of being connected to the secretary of state.
Present law prohibits solicitations by nongovernmental entities for the purchase of or payment for
products or services that have a misleading appearance of a La. state government connection,
approval, or endorsement and provides for civil penalties.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law prohibits solicitations by nongovernmental entities to businesses registered with the
secretary of state, for the purchase of or payment for products or services, which are in the form of
or could reasonably be interpreted as being a bill, invoice, or statement of account from the secretary
of state or requiring payment or additional action to remain in good standing as a business registered
with the secretary of state.
(Adds R.S. 51:391(A)(3))