Louisiana § RS 37:1453 - Investigations

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1453 — Investigations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 37:1453. Investigations

A.  The commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any licensee, registrant, certificate holder, or any person who assumes to act in any such capacity.  Such an investigation may include inquiries and inspections of records.

B.  Every licensee, registrant, and certificate holder shall cooperate fully with and answer all questions propounded by commission personnel conducting an investigation, inquiry, or records inspection.

C.  Every licensee, registrant, and certificate holder  shall produce any document, book, or record in his possession, or under his control, relative to any investigation, inquiry, or records inspection conducted by commission personnel.

D.  The commission shall not become involved in disputes between licensees or registrants in any matter regarding the entitlement to or payment of commissions, fees, or compensation involving the sale or lease of real estate.

Acts 1978, No. 514, §1; Acts 1983, No. 552, §2; Acts 1986, No. 842, §1; Acts 1989, No. 655, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1207, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1453 cover?

Section RS 37:1453 ("Investigations") 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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