Louisiana § RS 6:245 - Changes in core business

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:245 — Changes in core business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 6:245. Changes in core business

A.  Whenever a state-chartered financial institution, or holding company thereof, intends to materially change its core business as conducted at the time of its last safety and soundness examination or filing pursuant to this Section, whichever is later, it shall provide notice to the commissioner at least forty-five days prior to implementation.

B.  If the commissioner does not raise an objection or defer his decision in writing, within forty-five days of receipt of the written notice of intent, the financial institution or holding company may proceed with its plans.

C.  The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate or establish rules, regulations, notifications, filing procedures, instructions, and fees as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this Section.

Acts 2003, No. 570, §1, eff. June 27, 2003.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 6:245 ("Changes in core business") 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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