Louisiana § RS 11:570 - Exemption from execution

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:570 — Exemption from execution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 11:570. Exemption from execution

Any annuity, retirement allowance or benefit, or refund of contributions, or any optional benefit or any other benefit paid or payable to any person under the provisions of this Subpart is exempt from state or municipal tax, and is exempt from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment or any other process whatsoever, except as provided in R.S. 11:292, and is unassignable.

Acts 1985, No. 29, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 13:25.1 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991; Acts 2010, No. 634, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:570

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:570 cover?

Section RS 11:570 ("Exemption from execution") 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.

How do I cite Louisiana § RS 11:570?

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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