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 legislation eliminates the need for additional bonding, application, or examination for notaries seeking to exercise their duties beyond their original jurisdiction, thereby streamlining the process for notaries in these areas.

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 functions within both parishes. This change aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of notarial services in the region, reflecting a more flexible approach to notarial authority in Louisiana.