Louisiana § RS 12:515 - Continuation of purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:515 — Continuation of purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 12:515. Continuation of purpose
When any money or other property has been donated or contributed for certain purposes to an unincorporated association, the dissolution of the association originally administering the contributions or donations shall not cause them to fail or their purposes be defeated as long as there is in this state an unincorporated association or nonprofit corporation pursuing broadly similar purposes or a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality capable of administering the funds or property for purposes germane to the purposes for which they were given.
Acts 2008, No. 877, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 12:515
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:515 cover?
Section RS 12:515 ("Continuation of purpose") 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 12:515?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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