RCW 30A.44.110
Preferences prohibited—Penalty.
(1) Every transfer of its property or assets by any bank, made (a) in contemplation of insolvency or after it shall have become insolvent, (b) within ninety days before the date the director takes possession of such bank under RCW 30A.44.010, 30A.44.020, 30A.44.100, or 30A.44.160, or the federal deposit insurance corporation is appointed as receiver or liquidator of such bank under RCW 30A.44.270, and (c) with a view to the preference of one creditor over another or to prevent the equal distribution of its property and assets among its creditors, shall be void.
(2) Every director, officer, or employee of a bank making any such transfer of assets is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2014 c 37 § 229; 2010 c 88 § 34; 2003 c 53 § 190; 1955 c 33 § 30.44.110. Prior: 1917 c 80 § 55; RRS § 3262. Formerly RCW 30.44.110.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 88: See RCW 32.50.900.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 30A - Washington Commercial Bank Act
Chapter 30A.44 - Insolvency and Liquidation.
30A.44.020 - Director may order levy of assessment.
30A.44.030 - Director's right to take possession may be contested.
30A.44.040 - Notice of taking possession.
30A.44.050 - Powers and duties of director.
30A.44.060 - Notice to creditors—Claims.
30A.44.070 - Inventory—List of claims.
30A.44.080 - Objections to approved claims.
30A.44.100 - Receiver prohibited except in emergency.
30A.44.110 - Preferences prohibited—Penalty.
30A.44.120 - Receiving deposits when insolvent—Penalty.
30A.44.130 - Expense of liquidation.
30A.44.140 - Liquidation after claims are paid.
30A.44.150 - Unclaimed dividends—Disposition.
30A.44.160 - Voluntary closing—Possession of the director—Notice.
30A.44.170 - Voluntary liquidation—Notice to creditors.
30A.44.180 - Unclaimed dividends on voluntary liquidation.
30A.44.190 - Disposition of unclaimed personal property.
30A.44.200 - Duty of director—Notice to owner.
30A.44.210 - Final notice after two years—Sale.
30A.44.220 - Disposition of proceeds—Escheat.
30A.44.230 - Procedure as to papers, documents, etc.
30A.44.240 - Transfer of assets and liabilities to another bank.