§ 19-3-5. Non-legal investments.
(a) Any financial institution or credit union may hold stocks, bonds, or other securities of a non-legal character acquired in settlements and reorganizations effected to reduce or avoid losses on defaulted bonds and investments. These securities shall be sold within five (5) years after being acquired; provided, however, that the director, or the director’s designee, shall have discretionary power regarding the enforcement of the five-year (5) limitation, and these securities may be held after the expiration of the period of five (5) years until the director, or the director’s designee, shall order the sale of these securities.
(b) An investment that was legal when acquired, but because of changed conditions has become of non-legal character may be held subject to the same provisions as subsection (a).
History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 82, § 40.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 19 - Financial Institutions
Chapter 19-3 - Powers and Operations
Section 19-3-1. - Law generally applicable to financial institutions.
Section 19-3-2. - Loans for which financial institution is liable.
Section 19-3-3. - Maximum aggregate liability of one person or company.
Section 19-3-4. - Loans on own shares.
Section 19-3-5. - Non-legal investments.
Section 19-3-6. - Special investments.
Section 19-3-7. - Holding or ownership of real estate.
Section 19-3-8. - Prudent person rule.
Section 19-3-9. - Financial institutions and credit unions joining Federal Reserve System.
Section 19-3-10. - Membership in federal home loan banks.
Section 19-3-11. - Reserve requirements of the Federal Reserve System.
Section 19-3-12. - Authorized reserve agents.
Section 19-3-13. - Use of electronic devices and machines.
Section 19-3-13.1. - ATM cards.
Section 19-3-13.2. - Fee disclosures at automated teller machines.