Louisiana § RS 11:536 - Bank accounts
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:536 — Bank accounts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:536. Bank accounts
For the purpose of meeting disbursements for retirement allowances, annuities, and other payments there may be kept available cash, not exceeding the requirements of the system for a period of ninety days, on deposit in one or more banks or trust companies of the state organized under the laws of Louisiana or of the United States; however, the sum on deposit in any one bank or trust company shall never exceed twenty-five percent of the paid-up capital and surplus of the bank or trust company.
Acts 1972, No. 135, §1, eff. July 26, 1972; Redesignated from R.S. 42:656 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 11:536
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:536 cover?
Section RS 11:536 ("Bank accounts") 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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