Louisiana § RS 3:79 - Meetings; notice required

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:79 — Meetings; notice required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 3:79. Meetings; notice required

In its by-laws each association shall provide for one or more regular meetings annually.  The board of directors shall have the right to call a special meeting at any time, and ten per cent of the members or stockholders may file a petition stating the specific business to be brought before the association and demand a special meeting at any time; the meeting shall thereupon be called by the directors.  Notice of all meetings, together with a statement of the purpose thereof, shall be mailed to each member at least five days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that the by-laws may require instead that such notices may be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, published at the principal place of business of the association.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:79

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:79 cover?

Section RS 3:79 ("Meetings; notice required") 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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