Louisiana § RS 11:2073 - Cost-of-living increase
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:2073 — Cost-of-living increase, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:2073. Cost-of-living increase
The board of trustees is authorized to use interest earnings on investments of the system in excess of normal requirements, as determined by the actuary, to provide an annual cost of living adjustment payable monthly for members retired at least two years, in an amount not to exceed three percent of the original benefit. Such benefits shall be paid only when funds are available from this source, and payments shall be made in such manner and in such amount as is determined by the board of trustees, based on the funds available.
Acts 1989, No. 202, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 18:1732.2 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:2073
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:2073 cover?
Section RS 11:2073 ("Cost-of-living increase") 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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