Louisiana § RS 6:1312 - Cease and desist proceedings
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:1312 — Cease and desist proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 6:1312. Cease and desist proceedings
A. If, in the opinion of the commissioner, or in the opinion of any federal banking agency which provides complete and documented evidence to the commissioner, an officer, director, or controlling stockholder of a savings bank operating under this Chapter or a subsidiary or an affiliate of an institution operating under this Chapter, is engaging in, has engaged in, is about to engage in, or is conspiring to engage in one or more unsafe or unsound practices in conducting the institution's business; is, has, or is about to violate an applicable law, regulation, or a directive of the commissioner or of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or has not complied with a condition imposed in writing by the commissioner or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or of any court of law, then the commissioner, may, in his discretion, issue to the violator notice of charges resulting from the violation.
B. Such notice of charges shall factually specify the act or violations committed; specify the law, rule, order, decree, directive, or condition violated; specify necessary curative measures and a time within which to cure; and impose any penalties or sanctions mandated by law or regulation.
Acts 1990, No. 816, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:1312
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:1312 cover?
Section RS 6:1312 ("Cease and desist proceedings") 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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