Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:4227

  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC

Bonds issued under the provisions of this Sub-part shall be sold at an interest rate not greater than six per cent (6%) per annum.  Under no conditions shall they be sold at a price less than par.  The proceeds thereof shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the bonds issued, as set forth in the resolution ordering the election to authorize the issue.

Amended by Acts 1968, No. 44, §1.