Louisiana § RS 22:1285 - Automobile insurance policies; refusal to issue or renew; age discrimination
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§ RS 22:1285. Automobile insurance policies; refusal to issue or renew; age discrimination
No insurer shall refuse to issue or renew an automobile insurance policy to any person over the age of sixty-five based upon the age of the insured provided the insured is mentally and physically capable of driving an automobile and possesses a valid Louisiana operator's license issued by the office of motor vehicles of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
Acts 1992, No. 331, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 22:635.1 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 703, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:1285 cover?
Section RS 22:1285 ("Automobile insurance policies; refusal to issue or renew; age discrimination") 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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