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urn: urn:us-la:rs:47:2605
citation: "R.S. 47:2605"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 47 › Subtitle IV › Chapter 3 › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1990, number: 90, section: 1, effective_date: 1991-01-01, role: enactment }
---

# Confidential nature of information

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, neither the secretary nor a public employee may reveal facts contained in a report or return required by this Part or any information obtained from a dealer; nor can any information contained in such a report or return or obtained from a dealer be used against the dealer in any criminal proceeding, unless independently obtained, except in connection with a proceeding involving taxes due under this Part from the dealer making the return.