§331. Applicability of chapter; statewide branching
1. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter govern the establishment of a branch office or agency by a financial institution subject to the laws of this State.
[PL 1997, c. 398, Pt. E, §1 (AMD).]
2. Statewide branching. Subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this chapter, a financial institution may establish a branch anywhere within this State, except that a financial institution may not establish a branch within 1.5 miles of any location of an affiliate where the affiliate engages in commercial activity and may not conduct any commercial activity at any branch.
[PL 2007, c. 69, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 500, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 398, §E1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 69, §2 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 9-B: FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Part 3: ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
9-B §331. Applicability of chapter; statewide branching
9-B §333. Limited-time, in-school or seasonal branch offices (REPEALED)
9-B §334. Satellite facilities
9-B §335. Change of office location; closing of an office
9-B §336. Approval powers of superintendent
9-B §337. Real estate for offices and facilities
9-B §338. Operating hours: branch offices and facilities
9-B §339. Mobile branches and branches in other states (REPEALED)