Louisiana § RS 39:1984 - Size and length of time in business; interim certification
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§ RS 39:1984. Size and length of time in business; interim certification
A. Size of business or length of time in business shall not be considered a prerequisite for certification. However, the division may require that this information be provided in order to determine whether the business qualifies for minority or women's business enterprise status under federal regulations.
B.(1) The division may promulgate rules to provide for the issuance of an interim certification for a potential business enterprise which is seeking assistance from a state financial or other direct assistance program.
(2) Once the potential business is formed, the business enterprise shall apply and maintain certification under the provisions of this Chapter for the duration of a program loan, or for a specified length of time to be determined by the division in the instance of any direct assistance.
Acts 1984, No. 653, §1, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1992, No. 797, §2, eff. July 1, 1992.
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Section RS 39:1984 ("Size and length of time in business; interim certification") 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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