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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1§ 103 Bank Definition In Law

§ 103 Bank Definition In Law

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§ 103 Bank Definition In Law

This law says that the word “bank” means any company that is set up as a corporation to do commercial banking, industrial banking, or trust business.

Key Takeaways

  • •A “bank” must be an incorporated institution.
  • •It can be in commercial banking, industrial banking, or trust business.
  • •The definition is used throughout the Financial Institutions Law.

Example

A new corporation opens a branch that takes people's money, gives out loans, and also manages trust accounts for families.

Because the company is incorporated and does commercial banking, industrial banking, or trust work, the law treats it as a “bank.”

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 103 Bank Definition In Law

The word “bank” as used in the Financial Institutions Law means any incorporated banking institution that shall have been incorporated to engage in commercial banking business, industrial banking, or trust business. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 7. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

bankFinancial Institutions Lawcommercial bankingindustrial bankingtrust business

Related Statutes

  • § 1003 Division Applicability Corporations
  • § 1000 Bank And Trust Formation
  • § 1005 Banking Business Requirements
  • § 1007 Bank Liability Preservation
  • § 101 Federal Preemption Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 103.
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