Ohio § 1733.44
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1733.44, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1733.44.
(A) No person, partnership, association, or corporation, other than credit unions and
associations of such credit unions, to which all credit unions in their respective
jurisdictions are eligible, shall use any name or title containing the words “credit
union” or represent themselves, in advertising or elsewhere, as conducting business
as a credit union. (B) Subject to all of the following, a credit union may adopt one or more trade names: (1) The credit union shall give written notice of the proposed trade name to the superintendent
of credit unions at least thirty days before using the trade name. (2) The superintendent may deny a credit union the right to use a given trade name or
terminate a credit union's right to use a trade name for any reason. (3) A credit union may use a trade name or a name other than its official charter name
in advertising or signage, so long as it uses its official charter name in communications
with the division of financial institutions and for share certificates or certificates
of deposit, signature cards, loan agreements, account statements, checks, drafts,
and other legal documents. (4) A trade name shall be registered with the secretary of state pursuant to the laws
of this state and the registration shall be accompanied by any written documentation
issued by the superintendent relating to the right to use, denial to use, or termination
of a trade name.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1733.44
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1733.44 cover?
Section 1733.44 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1733.44?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1733.44 apply to my situation?
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