§ 1444. Eligibility to membership in banks  


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  • (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.
(July 22, 1932, ch. 522, § 24, 47 Stat. 739; Pub. L. 101–73, title VII, § 701(b)(1), (3)(A), Aug. 9, 1989, 103 Stat. 412; Pub. L. 110–289, div. A, title II, § 1204(8), July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2786.)

Amendments

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–289 substituted “the Director” for “the Board”.

1989—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–73 substituted “Board” for “board”.