Louisiana § RS 8:404 - Investigation by board
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:404 — Investigation by board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 8:404. Investigation by board
Upon receipt of an application, together with the filing fee, the board shall cause an investigation to be made, prior to approval of an applicant, to determine each of the following:
(1) The legal entity that is to conduct the business of the applicant and if the entity is a foreign corporation, whether or not it is qualified to do business in Louisiana.
(2) The identity of the principal owners, principal stockholders, and all directors and officers, and the ability, experience, financial stability, and integrity of each of the parties to conduct the business stated in the application.
Acts 1974, No. 417, §1; Acts 2022, No. 574, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 8:404
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 8:404 cover?
Section RS 8:404 ("Investigation by board") 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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