1. A. Upon written request of the secretary of state, a department shall prepare a report on NVRA policies, procedures, and practices in sufficient detail to enable the secretary of state to assess compliance with the NVRA for any mandatory voter registration agency within that department.

2. B. If, based upon the department’s report and such other information as may come to his attention, the secretary of state suspects a violation, deficient practice or noncompliance with the NVRA, the secretary of state may:

   1. 1. request additional information from the department;
   2. 2. send a compliance letter to the department to correct any violation, deficient practice or noncompliance; or
   3. 3. report the suspected violation, deficient practice or noncompliance to the United States Department of Justice.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 18:116, R.S. 36:742, 42 U.S.C. §1973gg et seq., and the Permanent Injunction issued in “Scott, et al. v. Schedler, et al.” (Docket No. 11-926), United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of State, Elections Division, LR 39:2800 (October 2013).