Louisiana § RS 6:3 - Effect on existing banks
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:3 — Effect on existing banks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 6:3. Effect on existing banks
The certificates of authority of state banks existing at the time of the effective date of this law shall continue in full force and effect, but all state banks and to the extent applicable all banks shall thereafter be operated in accordance with the provisions of this law; and, any state bank by filing an application to amend its articles of incorporation with the commissioner shall thereafter be subject to the provisions of this law.
Amended by Acts 1976, No. 498, §1; Acts 1984, No. 719, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:3 cover?
Section RS 6:3 ("Effect on existing banks") 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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