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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Notwithstanding R.S. 12:204 or any other law to the contrary, a nonprofit corporation, incorporated under the laws of the state of Louisiana, may include the word “parish” in its name if the corporation meets all of the following criteria:
(1) The nonprofit corporation was created before 1925 to improve parish government.
(2) Membership in the nonprofit corporation is held by each police juror and all secretaries, treasurers, clerks and parish engineers employed by any parish in Louisiana.
(3) The full-time staff of the nonprofit corporation is charged with the responsibility of keeping state and national public officials informed of the activities and needs of the parish governing authorities.
(4) The provisions of this Section shall become null and void and have no effect on and after July 1, 2006.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 12, § 204.2. Naming of certain nonprofit corporations - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-12-sect-204-2/
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