Louisiana § RS 37:23 - Application for license, permit, certificate; social security number required
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§ RS 37:23. Application for license, permit, certificate; social security number required
A. Each board or commission authorized to issue a license, permit, or certificate under this Title shall require each applicant to include his social security number on the application. Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section, each board or commission shall maintain confidentiality of an applicant's social security number.
B. Upon request, a board or commission shall disclose an applicant's social security number to the agency charged with implementing a program of family support in accordance with R.S. 46:236.1.1 et seq. which shall maintain the confidentiality of social security numbers.
Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 8, §3, eff. April 24, 1998.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:23 cover?
Section RS 37:23 ("Application for license, permit, certificate; social security number required") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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