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 of board actions and the expungement of records if certain conditions are met, such as receiving a written opinion from the attorney general indicating that the board's interpretation of the law was erroneous. The bill outlines the criteria for expungement, including circumstances involving regulatory violations committed by employed pharmacists without the knowledge of the pharmacy permit holder.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the confidentiality of expunged records, stating that they will no longer be considered public records and will only be accessible to the board. It also mandates that the board submit void reports to any third-party data banks to indicate that the rescinded actions have been nullified. The bill amends existing law to include the new provisions for rescission and expungement under R.S. 37:1249.1 and R.S. 49:980.1, thereby enhancing the legal framework governing the confidentiality and management of adjudication records in Louisiana.

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)