Louisiana § RS 6:895 - Penalty for doing business without certificate of authority
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:895 — Penalty for doing business without certificate of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 6:895. Penalty for doing business without certificate of authority
Any person acting for himself or as the agent or representative of any person who does business, solicits, or attempts to do business in this state for any foreign association or their agents that has not procured certificates of authority and public necessity from the commissioner shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than three thousand dollars, or shall be imprisoned for not less than three months nor more than six months, or both.
Acts 1970, No. 234, §1. Acts 1983, No. 675, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 6:895
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 6:895 cover?
Section RS 6:895 ("Penalty for doing business without certificate of authority") 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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