1. A. Except where constitutionally infirm, any fault in the publication of any official proceeding or public notice to be published in the official journal that is not due to the negligence of the public body shall not affect the validity of the publication of the proceeding or notice.

2. B.

   1. (1) An official journal that publishes official proceedings and public notices shall, within thirty days after such a publication, submit a bill for the publication with a copy of the original published proceeding or notice and a verified statement that does both of the following:

      1. (a) States the rate charged to the political subdivision for the publication.
      2. (b) Certifies the number and dates of publication.
   2. (2) No compensation for such publishing is payable unless the bill is accompanied by the verified statement required in this Subsection.

3. C.

   1. (1) Official proceedings and public notices shall be retained by the Louisiana Public Notice program promulgated by the Louisiana Press Association for a minimum period of three years.
   2. (2) Official proceedings and public notices shall be retained by the political subdivision in accordance with R.S. 44:36.

Acts 2023, No. 178, §1.