Va. Code Ann. § 6.2-851

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Interstate merger transactions and branching permitted

Official statutory text

Virginia banks may merge with out-of-state banks under this article, and an out-of-state bank resulting from such an interstate merger transaction may maintain and operate the branches in the Commonwealth of a merged Virginia bank, provided the requirements of this article are met.

1995, c. 301 , § 6.1-44.18; 2010, c. 794 .

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