Louisiana § RS 6:5 - Public policy

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:5 — Public policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 6:5. Public policy

            It is the declared public policy of the state of Louisiana to encourage and to foster the development of financial institutions under a dual chartering system of the state and federal governments. In order to carry out this policy, the office of financial institutions is authorized and requested to use its resources in the promotion and development of the dual chartering system under the laws of Louisiana.

            Acts 1990, No. 203, §1, eff. July 3, 1990; Acts 1993, No. 960, §1; Acts 2021, No. 17, §1.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:5

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:5 cover?

Section RS 6:5 ("Public policy") 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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