Louisiana Code § RS 42:1702

Political subdivision; consideration of arrest records; prohibited acts
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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.

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