Subdivision 1. Words, terms, and phrases. Unless the language or context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended, the word defined in subdivision 2, for the purposes of sections 46.041 to 46.044, shall be given the meaning subjoined to it; and the word defined in subdivision 3, for the purposes of chapters 46 to 83, shall be given the meaning subjoined to it.
Subd. 2. Bank. The word "bank" means any savings bank or bank of discount or deposit or trust company organized under the laws of this state.
Subd. 2a. Banking institution. "Banking institution" means a bank, trust company, bank and trust company, savings bank, or industrial loan and thrift operating under section 53.04, subdivision 5, that is organized under the laws of this state, or a holding company which owns or otherwise controls the banking institution.
Subd. 3. Department. "Department" means the Department of Commerce of the state of Minnesota.
Subd. 4. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce.
Subd. 5. Special purpose bank. "Special purpose bank" means a bank as defined in subdivision 2 that:
(1) engages only in credit card operations as authorized in section 47.59;
(2) does not accept demand deposits or deposits that the depositor may withdraw by check or similar means for payment to third parties or others;
(3) does not accept savings or time deposits of less than $100,000;
(4) maintains only one office that accepts deposits; and
(5) does not engage in the business of making commercial loans.
(4000) 1925 c 261 s 1,2; 1983 c 289 s 21,22,114 subd 2; 1985 c 248 s 12; 1995 c 202 art 1 s 4; 1997 c 157 s 3; 2014 c 222 art 1 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 46 — General Banking Powers
Section 46.04 — Regulatory Authority Of Commissioner.
Section 46.041 — Bank Applications.
Section 46.042 — Notice And Hearing, When Not Given.
Section 46.044 — Bank Charters.
Section 46.045 — Mandatory Insurance Of Accounts.
Section 46.048 — Notice Of Proposed Acquisition.
Section 46.05 — Supervision Over Financial Institutions.
Section 46.06 — Refusal To Obey Directions Of Commissioner.
Section 46.10 — Penalty For Violation.
Section 46.11 — Examiners' Districts.
Section 46.12 — Reports Of Examiners.
Section 46.131 — Assessments And Fees For Financial Institutions.
Section 46.14 — Examiners' Powers Enlarged.
Section 46.17 — Salary Of Examiner In Charge Of Liquidation.
Section 46.21 — Destruction Of Certain Records.
Section 46.23 — Unsafe Practices; Definitions.
Section 46.24 — Cease And Desist Proceedings; Injunctive Relief.
Section 46.26 — Violations By Directors, Trustees, Or Officers.
Section 46.29 — Board Of Directors Or Trustees, Lack Of Quorum, Temporary Directors Or Trustees.
Section 46.30 — Hearings, Decision; Review, Modification, Termination Or Stay Of Orders.
Section 46.31 — Enforcement Of Notices Or Orders.
Section 46.32 — Violation Of Notice Or Final Order; Criminal Penalty.
Section 46.33 — Manner Of Service; Copies To Federal Authorities; Cease And Desist Orders.
Section 46.34 — Certain Securities Deposited With The Commissioner Of Management And Budget.