2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 22:1661 — Certain non-profit mutual associations declared charitable institutions

PART IV.  TAX EXEMPTIONS

§1661.  Certain non-profit mutual associations declared charitable institutions

Any domestic non-profit mutual association, the net earnings of which do not inure to the benefit of any individual, which is engaged exclusively in the business of furnishing hospital service, medical, or surgical benefits, so that such services or benefits are furnished to those of the public who become subscribers of the plan, and at least a majority of whose directors or managing officers are administrators, trustees, or members of the clinical staffs or advisory boards of non-profit hospitals having contracts with the association, or are licensed doctors of medicine who are members of their parish medical society and of the Louisiana State Medical Society is declared to be a charitable and beneficial institution.  As such, its receipts, surplus and reserves are exempt from all forms of taxation by the state or any of its political sub-divisions, except taxes on the real estate and the office equipment owned by the association and the license provided for in R.S. 22:1662.  This exemption from taxation applies to any form of taxation, licenses, fees, or assessments which has heretofore or which may hereafter become due the state or any of its political subdivisions.  

Acts 1958, No. 125.