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Code · Louisiana · Title 42 — Public Officers and Employees

RS 42:1702

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RS 42:1702
§1702. Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts
A. No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on an initial application form about a prospective employee's arrest record.
B. This prohibition does not preclude a political subdivision from inquiring about convictions, pending felony criminal charges, or pleas of nolo contendere of a prospective employee on the initial application form.
C. This Section does not apply to any employment position for which a criminal background check is required by law.
Acts 2019, No. 392, §1.
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