1. (a) The powers of civil law notaries include, but are not limited to, all of the powers of a notary public under the laws of this state.
2. (b) This article shall not be construed as abrogating the provisions of any other act relating to notaries public, attorneys, or the practice of law in this state.

(Act 99-449, p. 1041, §5; Act 2001-967, 3rd Sp. Sess., p. 861, §1.)