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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.6Ch. 5Art. 2§ 4941 Bank Conversion Approval

§ 4941 Bank Conversion Approval

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§ 4941 Bank Conversion Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •A big national bank can change into a California state bank if the boss (commissioner) says okay.
  • •A federal bank can switch to a different type of California bank if the boss agrees.
  • •They have to follow both California rules and federal rules to do this.

Example

A big bank like Bank of America wants to become a California state bank instead of a national bank.

They can do this if the California banking boss says yes, but they have to follow both California and federal rules to make the change.

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

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§ 4941 Bank Conversion Approval

With the approval of the commissioner: (a) A national banking association may convert into a California state bank pursuant to this article and federal law. (b) A federal depository corporation of any class may convert into a California state depository corporation of another class pursuant to federal law and this article. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1064, Sec. 534. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationcommissionnational bankoperative julyassociation

Related Statutes

  • § 4948 Bank Conversion Approval Certificates
  • § 4944 Conversion Filing Requirements
  • § 4949 Conversion Authorization Certificates
  • § 4952 Conversion Certificate Evidence
  • § 4846 Bank Business Unit Sales

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 4941.
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