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12 U.S.C. 2147: Patronage poolsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 12-BANKS AND BANKINGCHAPTER 23-FARM CREDIT SYSTEM
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§2147. Patronage pools

Under such terms and conditions as may be determined by its board of directors, the consolidated bank may⁠—

(1)  for a period of at least 3 years following January 6, 1988, establish separate patronage pools consisting of loans to eligible borrowers located in each constituent farm credit district (as such district existed on January 6, 1988); and

(2)  allocate revenues, expenses, and net savings among such pools on an equitable basis.

( Pub. L. 92–181, title III, § 3 .26, as added Pub. L. 100–233, title IV, § 415(2) , Jan. 6, 1988 , 101 Stat. 1644 .)