The 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 boards, particularly the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. It allows pharmacists or 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 specific conditions under which expungement can occur, including instances where a pharmacist committed a violation without the knowledge of the pharmacy permit holder, and ensures that records are kept confidential and not publicly accessible once expunged.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the submission of void reports to third-party data banks to indicate that the board action has been rescinded and that no record of violation exists. It also amends existing laws to incorporate the new sections related to board action rescission and expungement into the exceptions to public records laws, specifically adding R.S. 37:1249.1 and R.S. 49:980.1 to the list of exceptions. This legislative change aims to enhance the confidentiality and protection of individuals' professional records while ensuring accountability within the licensing boards.

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)