Louisiana § RS 6:319 - Public funds deposits

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:319 — Public funds deposits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 6:319. Public funds deposits

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, including, but not limited to, R.S. 33:2955 and R.S. 49:327, any bank, savings bank or savings and loan association, domiciled or having a branch in Louisiana, that receives public funds deposits may utilize, and public bodies may accept, any recognized system or program to provide FDIC insurance coverage and such funds shall be deemed and considered fully collateralized, provided that the recognized system or program satisfies the FDIC's requirements for agency pass-through deposit insurance coverage.  The total dollar amount of state funds received pursuant to the provisions of this Section by a bank, savings bank, or savings and loan association, domiciled or having a branch in Louisiana, must be maintained by that financial institution.

Acts 2005, No. 291, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:319

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:319 cover?

Section RS 6:319 ("Public funds deposits") 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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