Louisiana § RS 9:3574.5 - Investigations; cease and desist orders; administrative fines
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3574.5 — Investigations; cease and desist orders; administrative fines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:3574.5. Investigations; cease and desist orders; administrative fines
A. The office may investigate the actions of any person for compliance with this Part.
B. The office may order a person to cease and desist whenever the office determines that the person has violated, is violating, or will violate any provision of this Part, any rule or order promulgated by the office, or any written agreement entered into with the office.
C. The office may impose and collect an administrative fine against any person found to have violated any provision of this Part, any rule or order promulgated by the office, or any written agreement entered into with the office in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars for each such violation. Each loan originated or brokered may be considered a separate violation. All fines collected hereunder shall be deposited in the Louisiana Consumer Credit Education Fund, provided such fund is in existence at the time of payment of the fine.
Acts 1992, No. 346, §1, eff. June 17, 1992.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:3574.5
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3574.5 cover?
Section RS 9:3574.5 ("Investigations; cease and desist orders; administrative fines") 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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