Louisiana § RS 39:1991 - Change in ownership
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1991 — Change in ownership, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:1991. Change in ownership
A change in ownership resulting in less than fifty-one percent ownership shall be reported to the division, and the enterprise shall immediately be decertified. Failure to report shall result in a fine of not less than one thousand dollars, and, if the enterprise continues to operate as a minority-owned business or as a women's business enterprise, failure to report shall result in a fine of not less than five thousand dollars and immediate decertification.
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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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:1991 cover?
Section RS 39:1991 ("Change in ownership") 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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