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O.C.G.A. § 7-1-623 · Acquisitions not requiring department approval; notifications.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-624 · Prohibited acquisitions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-625 · Provisions applicable to, and qualification of, bank holding companies in state; reciprocal agreements; confidentiality of reports.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-626 · Severability; construction with other laws.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-627 · [Repealed] Resolution to except bank or bank holding company from acquisition; severability.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628 · Purpose and scope of part.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.1 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.2 · Mergers permitted; applicable provisions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.3 · Prohibited interstate merger transactions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.4 · Permissible interstate merger transactions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.5 · Requirement for out-of-state bank that is resulting bank of interstate merger transaction.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.6 · Powers of out-of-state banks branching into Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.7 · Examinations and reports; powers of commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.8 · Restrictions on de novo branches.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.9 · Conditions under which out-of-state bank permitted to establish and maintain branches through in-state acquisition; conditions under which Georgia banks permitted to establish and maintain branches in another state through acquisition.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.10 · Enforcement actions by commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.11 · Regulations; administrative fees.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.12 · Reporting by of out-of-state banks.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.13 · [Reserved] Notice of merger, consolidation, or other transaction involving out-of-state bank.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.14 · Severability; construction with other laws.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-628.15 · Tax treatment.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-630 · Initial subscribers; contents and filing of articles; other required filings; fee for investigation; selection of initial directors.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-631 · [Reserved] Additional filings with department.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-632 · Approval or disapproval by department; certificate of incorporation.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-633 · Organizational meeting of directors; commencing of business.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-634 · Amendment of articles and bylaws; fee for investigation; approval or denial by department.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-635 · Procedures for department.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-635.1 · Out-of-state credit unions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-636 · Effect on articles and duration of existing credit unions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-640 · Appointment of conservators; authority; reporting requirement.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-641 · Certificate of appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-642 · Costs; immunity.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-643 · Appointment of department as conservator.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-644 · Bond.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-645 · Show cause requirement; appointment of receiver; role of conservator; limitation on court’s role.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-650 · Powers.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-651 · Membership; shares.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-651.1 · In-person annual meetings; requirements for remote options; impact of emergency declaration.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-652 · Joint, minor, and trust shares and deposits; preferred capital base shares.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-653 · Expulsions and withdrawals; disposition of deposits, interest, shares, or dividends; reinstatement.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-654 · Capital; right to offset loans, dues, and fines.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-655 · Boards of directors; credit and audit committees; officers; oaths of officials; removal from office; suspension of member; filling of vacancies; notification to department of change in president or chief executive officer.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-656 · Duties of directors; meetings; prohibited activities; eligibility to vote; applicability of Code Section 7-1-490; appointment of honorary director or director emeritus.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-657 · Duties of audit committee; inspections; comprehensive annual audits; use of independent accountants.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-658 · Loans.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-659 · Entrance fees; reserves; exclusion of state and federal credit union reserves from tax calculations.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-660 · Dividends; interest.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-661 · Fiscal year; special meetings of members; voting and proxies.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-662 · Taxes to which subject.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-663 · Rules and regulations of department.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-664 · Credit union equipment, operations, and locations.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-665 · Designation of main office; operation of branch offices; factors in establishing branches; approval process; merger of credit unions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-666 · Deposit insurance requirements; public notices when deposits not properly insured.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-667 · Mergers.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-668 · Conversion of state and federal credit unions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-669 · Central credit union.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-670 · [Reserved] Third-party payment services.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-671 · “Federal power” defined; construction with federal law; notifications; objections; authority; construction.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-680 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-681 · Licensing requirements; engagement in sale of payment instruments or money transmission defined; liabilities.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-682 · Exemption from licensing requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-683 · Requirements for licensure; fees; rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-683.1 · Locations for conduct of business; contracting with authorized agent; requirements of agent.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-683.2 · Bonding.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-683.3 · Authority of department.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-684 · Investigation of applicants for licensure; background checks on employees and others.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-684.1 · Reporting to Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-684.2 · Use of unique identifier of licensee.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-685 · Expiration and renewal of licenses.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-686 · Display of license; license nontransferable and nonassignable; notification of additional locations.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-687 · Notice of action against licensee by creditor or claimant; other notification requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-688 · Approval required of new ultimate equitable owner, other change of control, or executive officer of licensee; denial of application; application of statute.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-689 · Record keeping; investigations and examinations by department; subpoenas; confidentiality; limitations on civil liability.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-690 · Enforcement; enactment of rules and regulations.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-691 · Prohibited activities while engaged in sale of checks or money transmission.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-692 · Suspension or revocation of license; failure to issue license; grounds; administrative review.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-693 · Applicant or licensee as borrower in default; failure to pay child support prohibits licensure.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-694 · Cease and desist orders from unauthorized activities; civil penalties for violations; judicial review; administrative fines.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-695 · Liability for payment.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-696 · Penalties for violations.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-697 · No limitation on common law liability or state prosecution.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-698 · Continuing effectiveness of existing licenses.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-700 · Definitions.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-701 · Licensing for cash payment instruments.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-701.1 · Exemption from licensing requirements.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-702 · Requirements for licensure.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-702.1 · Operation of mobile payment instrument cashing facility.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-702.2 · Authority of department.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-703 · Investigation of applicants; background checks of employees.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-703.1 · Reporting on condition to Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-703.2 · Use of unique identifier of licensee.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-704 · Renewal of licenses.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-704.1 · Posting of license; license is nontransferable and nonassignable; notification of new facilities.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-705 · Written notice of claims against licensee, judgments, or other misconduct by employees, directors, or others; written notice of change of executive officer.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-705.1 · Approval required for change of control or ultimate equitable owner; additional requirements; denial and notification of reasons.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-706 · Record keeping obligations; investigations and examinations by the department; examination fees; administration of oaths and issuing of subpoenas; confidentiality; civil liability.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-706.1 · Regulatory interpretation and enforcement.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-707 · Required endorsement by licensee; immediate payments; deferment of payment; identification requirements; acceptable fee for services.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-707.1 · Posting of fees for cashing payment instruments.
O.C.G.A. § 7-1-708 · Grounds for suspension or revocation of license; employment of individuals subject to cease and desist order; administrative review.