The governor shall not issue a commission to any public officer who appears to be a defaulter by the reports on file in his office, unless it is proved to his satisfaction that the person is not a defaulter, or has paid the amount of his defalcation. Unless this proof is made within ninety days from the date of the election or appointment the governor shall order a new election or make a new appointment, as the case may be.
La. R.S. 42:35
Commissions not to issue to defaulters; new elections
Known as the Open Meetings Law
The act spans §§ 42-1 to 42-9 (77 sections).
Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.