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Legal Interpretations > Banks and Trust Companies
Short Summary
The legal document covers a range of topics related to banking and trust companies. It discusses the applicability of loan limits to letters of credit issued to the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and the conditions under which loans to CCC may be exempt from the limits. It clarifies that cash can be considered as part of the consideration given to a shareholder of a bank to be acquired. It explains the requirements and permissibility of trust companies writing covered call options on securities held by them as trustees. It addresses the permissibility of credit card payments towards legally enforceable promises to contribute to charities. It states that trust companies cannot impose service charges on dividends declared on their own capital stock but not claimed by stockholders. It provides guidance on the treatment of portions of letters of credit subject to participation agreements for the purpose of computing lending limits. It outlines the approval process for state banks to invest in the common stock of the National Corporation for Housing Partnerships and a limited partnership interest in the National Housing Partnership. It confirms that trust companies can act as agents of the Department of Motor Vehicles for issuing vehicle registration renewals. It clarifies that offering a free personal checking account to individuals who meet certain criteria does not violate interest rate regulations. It concludes that a proposed loan transaction involving the acceptance of warrants to purchase stock does not violate any present regulation or policy. Overall, the legal document provides guidance and interpretations on various aspects of banking and trust company operations.
Whom does it apply to?
The legal document applies to banks, trust companies, shareholders of banking institutions, credit card holders, trust company stockholders, participating banks in letter of credit transactions, state banks, and trust companies acting as agents for the Department of Motor Vehicles.
What does it govern?
The legal document covers various topics related to banking and trust companies, including loan limits, bank acquisitions, trust companies writing covered call options, credit card payments for charitable contributions, service charges on unclaimed dividends, treatment of portions of letters of credit, investments in housing partnerships, trust companies acting as agents for vehicle registration renewals, personal checking account offers, and acceptance of warrants to purchase stock.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the legal document.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in the legal document.
Jurisdiction
New York