Louisiana § RS 6:551.23 - Termination
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:551.23 — Termination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 6:551.23. Termination
A. When a foreign bank which has been granted a certificate of authority to maintain an agency, branch, or office in this state is dissolved or its authority or existence is otherwise terminated or canceled in the jurisdiction of its incorporation, a certificate of the official responsible for records of banking corporations of the jurisdiction of incorporation of such foreign bank attesting to the occurrence of any such event or a certified copy of an order or decree of a court of such jurisdiction directing the dissolution of such foreign bank or the termination of its existence or the cancellation of its authority shall be delivered by the commissioner. The filing of the certificate, order, or decree shall have the same effect as the revocation of such foreign bank's certificate of authority.
B. The commissioner shall continue as agent of the foreign bank upon whom process against it may be served in any action based upon any liability or obligation incurred by the foreign bank within this state prior to the filing of such certificate, order, or decree; and the commissioner shall promptly cause a copy of such process to be mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to such foreign bank at the post office address specified for such purpose on file with the commissioner.
Acts 2004, No. 420, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:551.23
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:551.23 cover?
Section RS 6:551.23 ("Termination") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 6:551.23?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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