Louisiana § RS 12:265 - Application to existing corporations
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§ RS 12:265. Application to existing corporations
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Chapter, all of the provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to every existing corporation on January 1, 1969 formed under the laws of this state for a purpose or purposes for which a corporation might be formed under this Chapter; provided that this Chapter shall not affect or impair any right of any existing corporation which is guaranteed or protected by the Constitution of this state or of the United States, except that the corporation shall not hereafter operate in any manner for the purpose of making a pecuniary profit or gain for its members; and provided further that this Chapter shall not be construed to impair or affect any act done, offense committed or right accruing, accrued or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred, prior to January 1, 1969, but the same may be enjoyed, asserted and enforced, prosecuted or inflicted as fully, and to the same extent, as if this Chapter had not been enacted.
Acts 1968, No. 105, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:265 cover?
Section RS 12:265 ("Application to existing corporations") 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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