A.  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner shall have the authority to take all action regarding the utilization of an electronic database licensing system or systems with respect to any person subject to licensure by him, in his discretion as he deems necessary and appropriate, including but not limited to those contained within the Louisiana S.A.F.E. Residential Mortgage Lending Act, La. Rev. Stat. 6:1081, et seq.; provided, however, that any action taken pursuant to this Section shall not authorize the creation of an online system which shall be utilized to restrict or limit the authority of licensees to offer loans which are statutorily authorized.

B.  For the purposes of this Section, the term “licensure” shall mean licensing, registration, regulation, and notification of all persons by the commissioner, except financial institutions as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 6:2(8).

Acts 2011, No. 10, §1.