Louisiana § RS 39:1218 - Fiscal agent banks and private contract banks; security and service
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1218 — Fiscal agent banks and private contract banks; security and service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1218. Fiscal agent banks and private contract banks; security and service
Any bank selected as the fiscal agency of any depositing authority, or any bank with whom a private contract is entered into, whether the bank is within or without the state, shall give security for the safekeeping and payment of the deposits and shall perform other services for the depositing authority as and in the manner provided elsewhere in this Chapter.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1218
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1218 cover?
Section RS 39:1218 ("Fiscal agent banks and private contract banks; security and service") 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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