Louisiana § RS 47:167 - Collection of foreign items
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:167 — Collection of foreign items, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 47:167. Collection of foreign items
All persons undertaking as a matter of business or for profit the collection of foreign payments of interest or dividends by means of coupons, checks or bills of exchange, shall obtain a license from the collector and shall be subject to such regulations enabling the state to obtain the information required under this Chapter as the collector shall prescribe; and whoever knowingly undertakes to collect such payments without having obtained a license therefor, or without complying with such regulations, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year or both.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:167
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:167 cover?
Section RS 47:167 ("Collection of foreign items") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 47:167?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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