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La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.10 Action for damages
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§3573.10. Action for damages A. A buyer injured by a violation of this Part or by a credit repair services organization's breach of contract subject to this Part may maintain an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for recovery of actual damages plus costs of suit and reas…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.11 Orders, injunctions, and publication
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§3573.11. Orders, injunctions, and publication A. A buyer may bring an action in a court to enjoin a violation of this Part. B. The attorney general may, in his discretion, conduct such investigations as he deems necessary to ascertain possible violations of this Part. Any person…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.12 Statute of limitations
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§3573.12. Statute of limitations An action shall not be brought under R.S. 9:3573.10 or 3573.11 after four years after the date of the execution of the contract for services to which the action relates. Acts 1992, No. 345, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.13 Criminal penalty
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§3573.13. Criminal penalty A. A person who willfully violates any provision of this Part is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, or to imprisonment not exceeding …
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.14 Burden of proving exemption
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§3573.14. Burden of proving exemption A. In an action under this Part, the burden of proving an exemption under R.S. 9:3573.2(B) shall be on the person claiming the exemption. B. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 79, §2, eff. May 28, 2004. Acts 1992, No. 345, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1027, §1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.15 Remedies cumulative
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§3573.15. Remedies cumulative The remedies provided by this Part are in addition to any other remedies provided by law. Acts 1992, No. 345, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.16 Civil money penalties
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§3573.16. Civil money penalties A person who violates a provision of this Part may be fined up to one thousand dollars for each violation. The attorney general may maintain a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover such fines, together with his costs and atto…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.17 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§3573.17. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 858, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.2 Definitions; exemptions
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§3573.2. Definitions; exemptions A. As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) "Buyer" means an individual who is solicited to purchase or who purchases the services of a credit repair services organization. (2) "Consumer reporting agency" sh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.3 Prohibited conduct
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§3573.3. Prohibited conduct A credit repair services organization or a salesperson, agent, or representative of a credit repair services organization, who sells or attempts to sell the services of a credit repair services organization shall not: (1) Charge a buyer or receive from…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.4 Bond; trust account
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§3573.4. Bond; trust account A. All credit repair services organizations shall obtain a surety bond issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana. B. The bond shall be filed with the attorney general of Louisiana. C. The bond must be in favor of the state of Louisiana …
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.5 Repealed by Acts 2006, No
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§3573.5. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 190, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.6 Disclosure statement
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§3573.6. Disclosure statement A. Before executing a contract or agreement with a buyer or receiving money or other valuable consideration, a credit repair services organization shall provide the buyer with a statement in writing, containing: (1) A complete and detailed descriptio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.7 Form and terms of contract
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§3573.7. Form and terms of contract A. Each contract between the buyer and a credit repair services organization for the purchase of the services of the credit repair services organization must be in writing, dated, signed by the buyer, and must include: (1) A statement in type t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.8 Waiver
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§3573.8. Waiver A. A credit repair services organization shall not attempt to cause a buyer to waive a right under this Part. B. A waiver by a buyer of any part of this Part is void. Acts 1992, No. 345, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3573.9 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§3573.9. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 858, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.1 Short title
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§3574.1. Short title This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Advance Fee Loan Law". Acts 1992, No. 346, §1, eff. June 17, 1992.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.10 Duties and powers of the office
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§3574.10. Duties and powers of the office A. The office shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Part. The attorney general for the state of Louisiana may assist and cooperate in and have coordinate investigation and enforcement powers in actions seekin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.2 Definitions
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§3574.2. Definitions As used in this Part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Advance fee" means any consideration which is assessed or collected prior to the issuance of a written commitment to make a loan that is binding on the lender, provided that certain conditions …
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.3 Advance fees; prohibited acts
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§3574.3. Advance fees; prohibited acts No loan originator or broker shall: (1) Assess or collect an advance fee from a borrower to provide services as a loan originator or broker. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person who originates or brokers commercial loans may accept from a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.4 Responsibility of principals
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§3574.4. Responsibility of principals Each principal of a loan originator or broker may be sanctioned for actions by the loan originator or broker, including its agents or employees, engaged in during the course of business of the loan originator or broker. Acts 1992, No. 346, §1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.5 Investigations; cease and desist orders; administrative fines
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§3574.5. Investigations; cease and desist orders; administrative fines A. The office may investigate the actions of any person for compliance with this Part. B. The office may order a person to cease and desist whenever the office determines that the person has violated, is viola…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.6 Investigations; examinations; subpoenas; hearings; witnesses
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§3574.6. Investigations; examinations; subpoenas; hearings; witnesses A. The office may make investigations and examinations upon reasonable suspicion, within or outside of this state as it deems necessary, to determine whether a person has violated or is about to violate any pro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.7 Injunction to restrain violations
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§3574.7. Injunction to restrain violations A. Whenever the office determines, from evidence satisfactory to it, that any person has engaged, is engaged, or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this Part, or a rule or order promulgated thereunder, t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.8 Criminal penalties
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§3574.8. Criminal penalties Whoever violates any provision of this Part commits a felony and shall be fined not more than fifty thousand dollars, or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than ten years, or both. Acts 1992, No. 346, §1, eff. June 17, 1992.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3574.9 Actions for damages
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§3574.9. Actions for damages A. Any borrower injured by a violation of this Part may bring an action for recovery of damages. Judgment shall be entered for actual damages, but in no case less than the amount paid by the borrower to the loan originator or broker, plus reasonable a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.1 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.1. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.10 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.10. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.2 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.2. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.3 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.3. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.4 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.4. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.5 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.5. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.6 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.6. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 789, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.7 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.7. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.8 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.8. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3575.9 Repealed by Acts 1997, No
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§3575.9. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 798, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.1 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.10 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.10. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.11 11 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.11 Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.12 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.12. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.13 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.13. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.14 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.14. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.15 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.15. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.16 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.16. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.17 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.17. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.18 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.18. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.19 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.19. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.2 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.2. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.20 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.20. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 9:3576.21 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§3576.21. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 638, §1.