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urn: urn:us-la:rs:6:501
citation: "R.S. 6:501"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 6 › Chapter 6 › Part I"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1984, number: 719, section: 1, effective_date: 1985-01-01, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1986, number: 458, section: 2, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 1988, number: 39, section: 1, effective_date: 1988-06-10, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2021, number: 17, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
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# Branch offices; authority

A. All banks domiciled in this state may open one or more branch offices within or outside the state or may acquire one or more banks or any or all branches thereof, or both.

B. No branch office shall be opened without a certificate of authority from the commissioner.