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12 U.S.C. 2502: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 12-BANKS AND BANKINGCHAPTER 26-DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED MONEY ORDERS AND TRAVELER’S CHECKS
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§2502. Definitions

As used in this chapter⁠—

(1)  “banking organization” means any bank, trust company, savings bank, safe deposit company, or a private banker engaged in business in the United States;

(2)  “business association” means any corporation (other than a public corporation), joint stock company, business trust, partnership, or any association for business purposes of two or more individuals; and

(3)  “financial organization” means any savings and loan association, building and loan association, credit union, or investment company engaged in business in the United States.

( Pub. L. 93–495, title VI, § 602 , Oct. 28, 1974 , 88 Stat. 1525 .)