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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1§ 179 Out-Of-State Bank Definition

§ 179 Out-Of-State Bank Definition

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§ 179 Out-Of-State Bank Definition

This law defines the term "foreign (other state)" for banks, bank offices, and other corporations, describing when they are considered to be organized or located outside the state.

Key Takeaways

  • •A "foreign (other state)" bank is one organized under the laws of any other U.S. state or a national bank whose main office is in another state.
  • •It also includes savings banks organized in another state.
  • •An "office" of a bank is "foreign" if it is physically located in a state other than the bank's home state.
  • •For non-bank corporations, "foreign" means they are organized under the laws of another state or under federal law.

Example

A California-based credit union wants to open a branch in Nevada.

Because the branch will be located in Nevada, it is considered a "foreign (other state)" office of the credit union under this definition.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 179 Out-Of-State Bank Definition

“Foreign (other state)”: (a) When used with respect to a bank, means a bank that is organized under the laws of any state of the United States other than this state, or a national bank that maintains its main office in any state of the United States other than this state, and includes any savings bank, as defined in Section 3(g) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. Sec. 1813(g)), that is organized under the laws of a state other than this state. (b) When used with respect to an office of a bank, means an office that is located in a state other than this state. (c) When used with respect to a corporation other than a bank, means a corporation that is organized under the laws of any state of the United States other than this state or under the laws of the United States. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Foreign (other state)banksavings bankSection 3(g) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Actnational bankcorporation

Related Statutes

  • § 147 California Entity Definitions
  • § 177 Foreign Bank Definition
  • § 100002 Debt Collection Definitions
  • § 1004 State Bank Incorporation Rules
  • § 1007 Bank Liability Preservation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 179.
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