§ 6:1206 — Capital maintenance

Louisiana § 6:1206

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 6: Banks and Banking

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A. A savings bank whose overall financial condition is fundamentally sound shall maintain a minimum acceptable capital requirement as determined by the commissioner of financial institutions.
B. When the commissioner determines that the financial condition or history, management, or earning prospects are not adequate, the commissioner may determine that a higher minimum capital level is required for such savings banks.
C. A savings bank shall maintain total capital necessary to ensure the continuation of insurance of its deposit accounts by the insurance corporation.
D. The board of directors shall establish and maintain such special reserves as are appropriate to provide for losses or liabilities; losses shall be charged to such reserves as are appropriate to reflect the true financial condition of the savings bank.
E. Any savings bank not maintaining minimum capital shall be deemed to be operating in an unsafe and unsound condition and is subject to the imposition of such restrictions, sanctions, or penalties as provided for under this Title.

Legislative History

Acts 1990, No. 816, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.