Provides relative to suspension or extension of prescription, peremption, and certain legal deadlines
Impact
The passage of HB 679 would provide a clear legal framework by defining the suspension and extension of prescriptive periods due to the disasters experienced in 2016. This means that any legal deadlines that were set to elapse between August 12, 2016, and September 30, 2016, would not negatively impact individuals and businesses affected by the disaster. The bill assures continuity and equity in its application, preserving the rights of those affected by the significant disruption brought on by the flooding.
Summary
House Bill 679 aims to address the legal repercussions of the 2016 flooding disaster in Louisiana by suspending or extending certain legal deadlines, specifically prescriptive and peremptive periods. This bill builds upon previous executive orders issued by the governor that temporarily halted the running of these deadlines for individuals affected by the flooding crisis. The intent of HB 679 is to ensure that claimants and parties impacted by the natural disaster have adequate time to pursue their legal rights without the pressure of time-sensitive legal deadlines.
Sentiment
Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB 679 appears to be supportive among legislators and stakeholders concerned with disaster recovery. The bill received strong bipartisan support, as indicated by the unanimous vote in favor of its passage. The positive response reflects a collaborative effort among lawmakers to facilitate recovery and provide necessary legal recourse to those who faced the consequences of the flooding.
Contention
Notable points of contention included the elimination of specific provisions regarding mineral servitudes during the legislative process. While the bill was generally well-received, debates centered on ensuring that the legal amendments serve without unintended consequences for other legal areas outside the immediate scope of disaster recovery. The discussions aimed to balance the need for timely legal solutions against maintaining existing legal structures within Louisiana law.
Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.
Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.
Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a sixty-day (60) supply may be dispensed at any one time.
Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a ninety-day (90) supply may be dispensed at any one time.