A.  Notwithstanding any provisions of the law relative to qualifications for notaries public, the governor, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the Louisiana State Racing Commission, shall appoint not more than two of its employees at each racing commission office as ex officio notaries public.

B.  Such ex officio notaries public may exercise the functions of a notary public only to administer oaths and receive sworn statements and shall be limited to matters within the official duties of La. Rev. Stat. 4:150(B)(11).

C.  All acts performed by such ex officio notary public authorized by this Section shall be performed without charge or other compensation.

D.  The provisions of this Section shall not cause any additional cost to the state.

Acts 1987, No. 495, §2; Acts 1990, No. 290, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.