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urn: urn:us-la:rs:35:131
citation: "R.S. 35:131"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 35 › Chapter 3"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1989, number: 497, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2006, number: 423, section: 1, effective_date: 2006-06-15, role: amendment }
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# Grant of leave of absence; suspension of prescription

A. The secretary of state on behalf of the governor may grant leave of absence to notaries public for a period not exceeding thirty-six months, to date from the day the leave is granted.

B. Absence from the state suspends the running of prescription against the notary.