Louisiana § RS 39:1112 - Maximum duration; interest

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1112 — Maximum duration; interest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 39:1112. Maximum duration; interest

No bonds issued by any subdivision shall run for a longer period than ten years from the date thereof, or bear a greater rate of interest than six per cent per annum payable annually or semi-annually, or be sold for less than par.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1112

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1112 cover?

Section RS 39:1112 ("Maximum duration; 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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