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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 5Ch. 9Art. 4§ 15356 Federal Credit Union Conversion

§ 15356 Federal Credit Union Conversion

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§ 15356 Federal Credit Union Conversion

This law lets the directors of a credit union that is changing from a federal credit union add a specific sentence to its incorporation papers.

Key Takeaways

  • •Directors may add a special sentence to the incorporation papers
  • •The sentence tells people the credit union was formerly a federal credit union
  • •Adding the sentence is optional but permitted by law

Example

A credit union is switching its charter from a federal credit union to a state charter and wants to note this change in its official documents.

The directors can insert the sentence “This credit union is incorporated by conversion from a federal credit union.” into the articles of incorporation to show that the credit union used to be federal.

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§ 15356 Federal Credit Union Conversion

The directors of a credit union converted from a federal credit union may insert in the articles of incorporation the following statement: “This credit union is incorporated by conversion from a federal credit union.” (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 112.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

credit unionfederal credit unionarticles of incorporation

Related Statutes

  • § 15358 Federal To State Credit Union
  • § 15300 Credit Union Federal Conversion
  • § 15350 Federal Credit Union Conversion
  • § 15351 Officers And Directors Continuity
  • § 15352 Joint Federal Credit Union Audits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 15356.
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