9-B §331. Applicability of chapter; statewide branching

Title 9-B: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Part 3: ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Chapter 33: BRANCHES

§331. Applicability of chapter; statewide branching

1. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter govern the establishment of a branch office or agency by a financial institution subject to the laws of this State.

[ 1997, c. 398, Pt. E, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Statewide branching. Subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this chapter, a financial institution may establish a branch anywhere within this State, except that a financial institution may not establish a branch within 1.5 miles of any location of an affiliate where the affiliate engages in commercial activity and may not conduct any commercial activity at any branch.

[ 2007, c. 69, §2 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1975, c. 500, §1 (NEW). 1997, c. 398, §E1 (AMD). 2007, c. 69, §2 (AMD).