Section 7-1-628.13. Notice of merger consolidation, or other transaction involving out-of-state bank

   Each out-of-state state bank that has established and maintains a branch or which intends to establish a branch in this state pursuant to this part or the person seeking to obtain control of the out-of-state state bank shall give to the commissioner at least 30 days' written notice (or, in the case of an emergency transaction, such shorter notice as is consistent with applicable state or federal law) of any merger, consolidation, or other transaction that would cause a change of control with respect to such bank or any bank holding company that controls such bank, with the result that an application would be required to be filed pursuant to the federal Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended, 12 U.S.C. Section 1817(j), or the federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, 12 U.S.C. Section 1841, et seq., or any successor statutes thereto.

Code 1981, § 7-1-628.13, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 279, § 2; Ga. L. 2004, p. 631, § 7.