Louisiana § RS 6:537.1 - Parity provision
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:537.1 — Parity provision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 6:537.1. Parity provision
In accordance with the provisions of the Riegle-Neil Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act, a Louisiana bank or bank holding company may acquire an out-of-state bank or bank holding company or may branch into any other state to the same extent as any state chartered bank, national bank, foreign bank, or other similar institution in the host state in question may do so and shall have the right and power to exercise and enjoy all rights, powers, privileges, and immunities accorded to any state chartered bank, national bank, foreign bank, or other similar institution in the host state.
Acts 1995, No. 1249, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:537.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:537.1 cover?
Section RS 6:537.1 ("Parity provision") 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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