California § 1688 - Notwithstanding Section 1684, a foreign (other state) bank that does not maintain

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1688 — Notwithstanding Section 1684, a foreign (other state) bank that does not maintain, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1688. Notwithstanding Section 1684, a foreign (other state) bank that does not maintain

Notwithstanding Section 1684, a foreign (other state) bank that does not maintain offices in California may merge with or purchase the whole business unit of a foreign (other state) bank that already maintains one or more offices in California in accordance with Section 1684 pursuant to federal law and the law of the domicile of the surviving or purchasing bank. The surviving or purchasing bank may retain the offices established in this state by the disappearing or selling bank. Thereafter, the surviving or purchasing bank may establish and maintain additional offices as if it were the disappearing or selling bank.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1688

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1688 cover?

Section 1688 ("Notwithstanding Section 1684, a foreign (other state) bank that does not maintain") 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 § 1688?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1688" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 1688 apply to my situation?

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