Opinion Number ( 2000 )

Dear Representative Jackson:

We received your request for an opinion regarding the Louisiana Credit Union League. You specifically inquire if the Louisiana Credit Union League may organize itself as a limited liability company pursuant to La. R.S. 12:1301, et seq.

A limited liability company is an unincorporated entity organized under La. R.S. 12:1301, et seq. Pursuant to La. R.S. 12:1302, a limited liability company shall not be formed for the purpose of banking.

A bank, as defined in La. R.S. 6:333, is any state bank, national bank or entity organized to engage in the business of banking and includes a savings bank, a savings and loan association, a company issuing credit cards or any other business offering credit. Banking powers are outlined in La. R.S. 6:242 and include receiving and paying deposits, with or without interest; paying checks; lending money at interest on a secured or unsecured basis; issuing letters of credit; discounting, buying and selling promissory notes, bills of exchange of other evidences of indebtness, gold and silver bonds of the United States, of this state and of the several levee districts, parishes, etc.

You indicate in your request that the Louisiana Credit Union League, an unincorporated entity, is made up of member, state-chartered credit unions. It is not a bank but rather a credit union service organization. It receives no deposits and does not make loans or distribute profits to depositors.

Therefore, it is our opinion that provided the Louisiana Credit Union League is not formed for the purpose of banking, it may organize itself as a limited liability company pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S.12:1301, et seq.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call our office.

With kindest regards,

Very truly yours,

RICHARD P. IEYOUB ATTORNEY GENERAL

By: __________________________ TINA VICARI GRANT ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

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