Section 39:1545 - Public officer bonds; notarial bondsA. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the office of risk management may, at its option, self-insure bonds for public officers where such bond coverages are procured through the office of risk management in accordance with other provisions of this Chapter. Upon issuance such self-insured bonds may be substituted for other public officer bonds.B. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, the office of risk management may, at its option, self-insure notarial bonds where such bond coverages are procured through the office of risk management in accordance with other provisions of this Chapter, and upon issuance, such self-insured bonds may be substituted for other notarial bonds.C. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, no self-insured public officer or notarial bond issued by the office of risk management shall operate as a mortgage against the property of the surety.