Louisiana § RS 39:1273 - Federal bonds and debentures as security for public funds

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1273 — Federal bonds and debentures as security for public funds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 39:1273. Federal bonds and debentures as security for public funds

Federal farm loan bonds issued by federal land banks, debentures issued by federal intermediate credit banks, and debentures issued by banks for cooperatives are hereby designated as security for all character of public funds, especially for securing deposits in designated depositories for the funds of the various parishes, municipalities, levee boards, and other public bodies.

Amended by Acts 1958, No. 202, §2.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:1273

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1273 cover?

Section RS 39:1273 ("Federal bonds and debentures as security for public funds") 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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