Louisiana § RS 45:1169 - Security issues; application to commission; preference on docket

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1169 — Security issues; application to commission; preference on docket, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 45:1169. Security issues; application to commission; preference on docket

Application for authority to issue or assume securities shall be made in such form as the commission prescribes.  Every application shall be made under oath and shall be signed and filed on behalf of the public utility by its president or by a vice-president, treasurer or other executive officer having knowledge of the matters set forth.  Every application shall be placed at the head of the docket of the commission and disposed of promptly within 120 days after it is filed with the commission, unless it is necessary for good cause to continue the application for a longer time in which event the order making the continuance shall state fully the facts that make it necessary.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:1169

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:1169 cover?

Section RS 45:1169 ("Security issues; application to commission; preference on docket") 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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