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urn: urn:us-la:rs:42:1702
citation: "R.S. 42:1702"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 42 › Chapter 29"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2019, number: 392, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts

A. No political subdivision, when filling an employment position, may inquire on an initial application form about a prospective employee's arrest record.

B. This prohibition does not preclude a political subdivision from inquiring about convictions, pending felony criminal charges, or pleas of nolo contendere of a prospective employee on the initial application form.

C. This Section does not apply to any employment position for which a criminal background check is required by law.