Louisiana § RS 22:74 - Insurers prohibited from engaging in other businesses
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:74 — Insurers prohibited from engaging in other businesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 22:74. Insurers prohibited from engaging in other businesses
No domestic insurer shall deal or trade in buying or selling goods, wares, or merchandise except articles insured by it on which losses are claimed and except in replacing, rebuilding, or repairing insured property as provided in its policies. A domestic insurer shall also not discount commercial or other than first mortgage paper nor engage in any banking business whatsoever.
Acts 2009, No. 503, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 22:74
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:74 cover?
Section RS 22:74 ("Insurers prohibited from engaging in other businesses") 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 22:74?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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