California · Financial Code

FIN §4805.02: (a) In this division, “bank” means a commercial bank or trust company (other than an industrial loan company authorized to engage in trust business).

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This statute defines 'bank' for purposes of this division as a commercial bank or trust company, excluding industrial loan companies authorized to conduct trust business.

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(a) In this division, “bank” means a commercial bank or trust company (other than an industrial loan company authorized to engage in trust business). “Bank” does not include an industrial loan company. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), “foreign (other nation) bank” has the meaning set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 177.

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