Georgia § 7-1-628 - 8. Restrictions on de novo branches.
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§ 7-1-628. 8. Restrictions on de novo branches.
A "de novo branch" means a branch of a bank which: Is originally established by the bank as a branch; and Does not become a branch of the bank as a result of the acquisition of another bank or of a branch of another bank or as the result of the merger, consolidation, or conversion of any such bank or branch. An out-of-state bank that does not have a branch in Georgia and that meets the requirements of this article may establish and maintain a de novo branch in this state to the extent that any Georgia bank could establish such a de novo branch. A Georgia state bank may establish and maintain a de novo branch in another state. Such Georgia state bank shall comply with the provisions of this article, including, but not limited to, obtaining approval from the department prior to establishing the branch. (Code 1981, § 7-1-628.8 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 279, § 2; Ga. L. 1997, p. 485, § 24; Ga. L. 2002, p. 670, § 4; Ga. L. 2016, p. 390, § 2-25/HB 811.)
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