Louisiana § RS 6:625 - Out-of-state activities

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:625 — Out-of-state activities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 6:625. Out-of-state activities

To the extent allowed by the laws of another state, a Louisiana trust company may establish and maintain trust offices or solicit and market trust services in a state other than Louisiana by adhering to the following:

(1)  To establish a trust office in another state, a Louisiana trust company shall file an application with the office of financial institutions on a form prescribed by the commissioner.

(2)  To establish a trust representative office in another state, a Louisiana trust company shall provide the commissioner with notice of its intent to operate the representative office at least thirty days prior to commencing business at the out-of-state location.  Upon a showing of good cause, the commissioner may lengthen or shorten the notification period.

(3)  To solicit and market trust services in another state through the mail and other means of interstate commerce without maintaining a physical presence in the other state, a Louisiana trust company may do so without filing any applications or notifications with the commissioner of financial institutions.

Acts 2003, No. 573, §1, eff. June 27, 2003.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:625

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:625 cover?

Section RS 6:625 ("Out-of-state activities") 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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