Louisiana § RS 37:1791 - Maximum rate of interest
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§ RS 37:1791. Maximum rate of interest
Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, a pawnbroker may charge a maximum rate of interest of ten percent per month on pawn transactions.
Acts 1993, No. 391, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1791 cover?
Section RS 37:1791 ("Maximum rate of interest") 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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