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12 U.S.C. § 1444

Title 12 Chapter 11 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1444. Eligibility to membership in banks

  • (a) Any organization organized under the laws of any State and subject to inspection and regulation under the banking or similar laws of such State shall be eligible to become a member under this chapter if—
    • (1) it is organized solely for the purpose of supplying credit to its members;
    • (2) its membership (A) is confined exclusively to building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, cooperative banks, and homestead associations; or (B) is confined exclusively to savings banks; and
    • (3) of the institutions to which its membership is confined which are organized within the State, its membership includes a majority of such institutions.
  • (b) In all respects, but subject to such additional rules and regulations as the Director may provide, any such organization shall be a member for the purposes of this chapter.

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