Oklahoma § 18-381.22 - Corporate name

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 18-381.22 — Corporate name, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18-381.22. Corporate name

The name of every association hereafter incorporated pursuant to

this act, and of any existing association which hereafter changes

its name, shall be approved by the State Banking Commissioner. The

name shall not so nearly resemble the name of another association or

federal association as to be likely to deceive the public.

Associations may operate under trade names as approved by the

Commissioner.

Added by Laws 1970, c. 101, § 22, eff. June 1, 1970. Amended by

Laws 1987, c. 61, § 4, emerg. eff. May 4, 1987; Laws 1990, c. 118, §

6, emerg. eff. April 23, 1990; Laws 1993, c. 183, § 42, eff. July 1,

1993; Laws 2000, c. 81, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 18-381.22

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 18-381.22 cover?

Section 18-381.22 ("Corporate name") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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