Louisiana § RS 3:3421 - Confidentiality of records

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3421 — Confidentiality of records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 3:3421. Confidentiality of records

Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 44 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, all financial statements, position reports, and any other documents required for licensure and filed by applicants for licensure under this Chapter shall be kept confidential by the commission and its agents and employees and are not subject to disclosure except as follows:

(1)  Upon waiver by the licensee.

(2)  In actions or administrative proceedings commenced under this Chapter or Chapter 13 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

(3)  When required by subpoena or court order.

(4)  Disclosure to law enforcement agencies in regard to the detection and prosecution of criminal offenses.

(5)  When released to a bonding company approved by the commission or to the United States Department of Agriculture or any of its divisions.

Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 2011, No. 138, §1, eff. June 24, 2011.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3421 cover?

Section RS 3:3421 ("Confidentiality of records") 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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