Louisiana § CC 2628 - Time limitation for option and right of first refusal
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2628 — Time limitation for option and right of first refusal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2628. Time limitation for option and right of first refusal
An option or a right of first refusal that concerns an immovable thing may not be granted for a term longer than ten years. If a longer time for an option or a right of first refusal has been stipulated in a contract, that time shall be reduced to ten years. Nevertheless, if the option or right of first refusal is granted in connection with a contract that gives rise to obligations of continuous or periodic performance, an option or a right of first refusal may be granted for as long a period as required for the performance of those obligations.
Acts 1993, No. 841, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1995; Acts 2003, No. 1005, §1, eff. July 2, 2003.
NOTE: See Acts 2003, No. 1005, §2, relative to application.
NOTE: See Acts 2004, No. 24, §§2 and 3, relative to application.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2628 cover?
Section CC 2628 ("Time limitation for option and right of first refusal") 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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