Louisiana § RS 6:121.5 - Application containing false information or misrepresentations
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§ RS 6:121.5. Application containing false information or misrepresentations
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly submit an application for a financial institution charter, license, registration, or notification, or any other document to the commissioner which contains false information or misrepresentations regarding any applicant's personal or business background information, for the purpose of deceiving the commissioner into granting a charter, license, registration, or notification to the applicant. Any person who violates this Section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction may be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars, or sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both.
Acts 2001, No. 531, §1, eff. June 21, 2001.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:121.5 cover?
Section RS 6:121.5 ("Application containing false information or misrepresentations") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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