Louisiana § RS 9:771 - Applicability
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:771 — Applicability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:771. Applicability
This Subpart applies to a transfer within the scope of R.S. 9:752 made after its effective date if either of the following occur:
(1) The transfer purports to have been made under the Louisiana Gifts to Minors Act.
(2) The instrument by which the transfer purports to have been made uses in substance the designation "as custodian under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act" or "as custodian under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act" of any other state, and the application of this Subpart is necessary to validate the transfer.
Acts 1987, No. 469, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:771
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:771 cover?
Section RS 9:771 ("Applicability") 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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