Louisiana § RS 12:1-822 - Notice of meeting

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:1-822 — Notice of meeting, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 12:1-822. Notice of meeting

A.  Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice of the date, time, place, or purpose of the meeting.

B.  Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide for a longer or shorter period, special meetings of the board of directors must be preceded by at least forty-eight hour notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting.  Except as otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, the notice shall describe the purpose or purposes of the special meeting.

Acts 2014, No. 328, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 12:1-822

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:1-822 cover?

Section RS 12:1-822 ("Notice of meeting") 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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