Section 58-27-85 - Banking business authorized--Acquisition of banks--Regulation of such bankingbusiness.

58-27-85. Banking business authorized--Acquisition of banks--Regulation of such banking business. Any insurance company, directly or through subsidiaries, may engage in all facets of the banking business. Any such insurance company may acquire all or substantially all of the shares of an existing bank which is established under the laws of this state or any other state. Any such banking business is subject to the same laws and regulations and the application thereof by the Division of Banking as are applicable to the operation of banks which are unaffiliated with insurance companies.

Source: SL 1983, ch 376, § 10.