17:9A-27.23 - Additional powers
17:9A-27.23. Additional powers
In addition to the powers conferred by the preceding sections of this act, a bank shall have power to do all, or some, or 1 of the following, whether or not such bank maintains a retirement plan or fund:
(1) pay premiums for insurance on the lives or health of its employees, under policies commonly known as group insurance policies;
(2) pay premiums on behalf of its employees and their dependents, for hospitalization or hospital service insurance and for surgical and medical service insurance;
(3) pay reasonable amounts to aid present or former employees who are disabled by accident, illness or otherwise;
(4) pay salaries or wages in whole or in part, to employees who are disabled by accident, illness or otherwise;
(5) pay the reasonable cost of educational and recreational facilities for employees, or for the promotion of their health and general welfare.
L.1953, c. 124, p. 1319, s. 23. Amended by L.1962, c. 234, s. 7.