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Docket No. 13-1092
 
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RE:
Advisory opinion regarding whether Louisiana State Trooper, Fred Martinell, may teach driving courses at his wife's driving academy.
Facts:
Fred Martinell states that he is a State Trooper and his wife has opened an Elite Driving Academy and OMV approved drivers education school. The school is designed to teach teenagers and person who have never had a driver's license the basic rules and regulations of the road and to better prepare them for driving. Mr. Martinell would like to become a certified instructor at the school. He states that he is not under contract with the school and will receive no compensation from the school.
Law:
Section 1112 prohibits a public servant from participating in a transaction in which he, an entity in which he is employed, or an immediate family member has a substantial economic interest.

Section 1111C(1)(a) prohibits a public servant from performing services which are substantially related to the programs and operations of the public servant's agency.



Recommendations:
Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
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2013-1092.docx (2)
2013-1092- Advisory Opinion Request