California § 1685 - No foreign (other state) bank that does not already maintain a California branch
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1685 — No foreign (other state) bank that does not already maintain a California branch, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1685. No foreign (other state) bank that does not already maintain a California branch
(a) No foreign (other state) bank that does not already maintain a California branch office may: (1) Merge as the surviving bank with a California bank pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 1684, unless the California bank has been in existence for at least five years. (2) Purchase the whole business unit of a California bank pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1684 unless the California bank has been in existence for at least five years. (b) For purposes of this section, a California bank that is established solely for the purpose of, and does not open for business prior to, acquiring the whole business unit of a second California bank through a merger or purchase is deemed to have been in existence for the same period of time as the second California bank.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1685
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1685 cover?
Section 1685 ("No foreign (other state) bank that does not already maintain a California branch") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1685?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1685 apply to my situation?
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