Louisiana § RS 12:804 - Corporate authority
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:804 — Corporate authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 12:804. Corporate authority
A professional law corporation shall engage in no business other than the practice of law, but may hold property for investment or in connection with its legal practice. A professional law corporation may hold a title insurance agency license and serve as a title insurance agent in accordance with Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
Added by Acts 1964, No. 354, §1. Renumbered from R.S. 1950, §12:904 by Acts 1968, No. 105, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1969; Acts 1997, No. 610, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 12:804
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 12:804 cover?
Section RS 12:804 ("Corporate authority") 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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