Louisiana § RS 39:1983 - Factors considered in determining control
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§ RS 39:1983. Factors considered in determining control
Whether an owner meets the fifty-one percent control requirement shall be determined on an application-by-application basis. Factors which may be considered in determining whether or not the owner meets the control requirement include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Authority and restrictions as indicated in the articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreements, or other business agreements and documents.
(2) Members of the board of directors and corporate officers.
(3) Recent changes in ownership or control of the business.
(4) Documentation indicating who has ultimate authority to make policy and management decisions and to legally obligate the business.
Acts 1984, No. 653, §1, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1992, No. 797, §2, eff. July 1, 1992.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 39:1983 ("Factors considered in determining control") 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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