The bill enacts a new provision under R.S. 35:191(V) that allows notaries public who are appointed and qualified in St. Martin Parish and St. Landry Parish to perform notarial functions across both parishes. This provision eliminates the need for additional bonding, application, or examination for notaries seeking to exercise their functions beyond their initial jurisdiction, thereby streamlining the process for these public officials.

The new legal language specifies that any person validly appointed as a notary public in either St. Martin or St. Landry is authorized to carry out all notarial duties within both parishes. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of notarial services in the region by removing unnecessary barriers for qualified notaries.