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12 U.S.C. 215a–3: Mergers and consolidations with subsidiaries and nonbank affiliatesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 12-BANKS AND BANKINGCHAPTER 2-NATIONAL BANKS
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§215a–3. Mergers and consolidations with subsidiaries and nonbank affiliates

(a)  In general

Upon the approval of the Comptroller, a national bank may merge with one or more of its nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates.

(b)  Scope

Nothing in this section shall be construed⁠—

(1)  to affect the applicability of section 1828(c) of this title; or

(2)  to grant a national bank any power or authority that is not permissible for a national bank under other applicable provisions of law.

(c)  Regulations

The Comptroller shall promulgate regulations to implement this section.

( Nov. 7, 1918, ch. 209, § 6 , as added Pub. L. 106–569, title XII, § 1206 , Dec. 27, 2000 , 114 Stat. 3034 .)