Louisiana § RS 22:2082 - Purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:2082 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 22:2082. Purpose
A. The purpose of this Part is to protect, subject to certain limitations, the persons listed in R.S. 22:2083(A) against failure in the performance of contractual obligations, under life, health, and annuity policies, plans, or contracts specified in R.S. 22:2083(B), because of the impairment or insolvency of the member insurer that issued the policies, plans, or contracts.
B. To provide this protection, an association of member insurers is hereby created to pay benefits and to continue coverages as limited herein. Members of the association are subject to assessment to provide funds to carry out the purpose of this Part.
Acts 1991, No. 998, §1, eff. Sept. 30, 1991; Redesignated from R.S. 22:1395.2 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2018, No. 97, §1.
NOTE: Former R.S. 22:2082 redesignated as R.S. 22:494 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 22:2082
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:2082 cover?
Section RS 22:2082 ("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.
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