Louisiana § RS 6:652 - Capital

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:652 — Capital, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 6:652. Capital

The capital of a credit union shall consist of the payments that have been made to it by the several members thereof on shares.  A credit union shall have a privilege on the shares of any member and on the dividends payable thereon for and to the extent of any loan made to him and of any dues and fines payable by him.  A credit union may, upon the resignation or expulsion of a member, cancel his shares and apply the withdrawal value of the shares towards the liquidation of his indebtedness.

A credit union may charge an entrance fee as may be provided in the charter.  Fully paid up shares of a credit union may be transferred to any person upon election to membership, upon such terms as the charter may provide and upon the payment of a transfer fee which shall not exceed twenty-five cents.  No commission or compensation shall be paid for securing members or for the sale of shares.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:652

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:652 cover?

Section RS 6:652 ("Capital") 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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