Louisiana § RS 6:212 - Corporate name
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:212 — Corporate name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 6:212. Corporate name
A. The corporate name of a state bank shall include the word "bank" or a form of that word in any combination with other words.
B. Nothing in this Section shall abrogate or limit the law as to unfair competition or unfair practice in the use of trade names nor derogate from the principles of law or the statutes of this state or of the United States with respect to the right to acquire and protect trade names.
C. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 64, §1.
Acts 1984, No. 719, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1995, No. 247, §1, eff. June 14, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 64, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:212
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:212 cover?
Section RS 6:212 ("Corporate name") 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 6:212?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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