If the commissioner determines that a branch maintained by an out-of-state state bank in this state is being operated in violation of any provision of the laws of this state, or that such branch is being operated in an unsafe and unsound manner, the commissioner shall have the authority to take all such enforcement actions as he or she would be empowered to take if the branch were a West Virginia state bank: Provided, That the commissioner shall promptly give notice to the home state regulator of each enforcement action taken against an out-of-state state bank and, to the extent practicable, shall consult and cooperate with the home state regulator in pursuing and resolving said enforcement action.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 31A. Banks and Banking
Article 8D. Interstate Branching by Bank Mergers
§31A-8D-1. Legislative Purpose
§31A-8D-3. Authority of West Virginia State Banks to Establish Interstate Branches by Merger
§31A-8D-4. Interstate Merger Transactions and Branching Involving Out-of-State Banks Permitted
§31A-8D-5. Notice and Filing Requirements
§31A-8D-6. Powers; Additional Branches
§31A-8D-7. Examinations; Periodic Reports; Cooperative Agreements; Assessment of Fees