Louisiana § RS 6:218 - Expenses of organization and financing
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:218 — Expenses of organization and financing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 6:218. Expenses of organization and financing
The charges and expenses of organization of a state bank and the expenses of and compensation for the sale and underwriting of its shares may not be paid or allowed by the state bank out of the consideration received by it in payment for its shares to the extent that such payment constitutes the bank's capital stock. This restriction does not prohibit the payment, with approval of the commissioner, of reasonable charges and expenses out of surplus or undivided profits.
Acts 1984, No. 719, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:218
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:218 cover?
Section RS 6:218 ("Expenses of organization and financing") 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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