This bill amends and reenacts specific sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to establish procedures for the rescission of board actions and the expungement of adjudication records related to professional and occupational licensure. It specifically allows pharmacists and individuals operating pharmacies to request the rescission and expungement of records if the Attorney General determines that the board's interpretation of law was erroneous. The bill outlines the conditions under which such requests can be made, including circumstances involving regulatory violations committed by employed pharmacists without the knowledge of the pharmacy permit holder. Additionally, it provides for the confidentiality of expunged records and mandates that the board submit void reports to third-party data banks regarding rescinded actions.

Furthermore, the bill amends R.S. 44:4.1 to include the newly enacted sections R.S. 37:1249.1 and R.S. 49:980.1 as exceptions to public records laws, ensuring that expunged records remain confidential and are not accessible to the public. The legislation aims to protect the reputations of licensed professionals by allowing for the removal of adverse actions from public view under specific conditions, thereby promoting fairness in the adjudication process for those in the pharmacy and occupational licensing fields.

Statutes affected:
HB682 Original: 44:1(B)(35)
HB682 Engrossed: 44:1(B)(35)
HB682 Enrolled: 44:1(B)(24)
HB682 Act : 44:1(B)(24)