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  "urn": "urn:us-la:rs:37:1791",
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  "citation": "R.S. 37:1791",
  "heading": "Maximum rate of interest",
  "text": "Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, a pawnbroker may charge a maximum rate of interest of ten percent per month on pawn transactions.",
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      "name": "MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS COMMON TO CERTAIN PROFESSIONS"
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