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urn: urn:us-la:rs:23:2211
citation: "R.S. 23:2211"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 23 › Chapter 14 › Part V"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2008, number: 743, section: 2, effective_date: 2008-07-01, role: enactment }
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# Nonprofit status; ability to solicit funds

A. A board may apply for and receive a charter as a private, nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state and may choose to be recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)).

B. In addition to receiving funds specified in this Chapter, a board may solicit additional funds from other public and private sources.

C. A board may not solicit or accept money from an entity with which the board contracts for the delivery of services.