Louisiana § RS 11:402 - Name of system
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§ RS 11:402. Name of system
The system established by R.S. 11:401 shall be a state agency and shall have the power and privileges of a corporation. It shall be known as the "Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System" or as "Lasers". It shall be authorized to transact business and to invest in, hold, and sell cash, securities, property, and other assets in its own name or in such nominee names as the board of trustees may authorize from time to time. All records covering the contributions of the employer and the members shall be maintained by the board of trustees.
Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972. Amended by Acts 1989, No. 217, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 42:542 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991. Amended by Acts 1991, No. 863, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:402 cover?
Section RS 11:402 ("Name of system") 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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