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12 U.S.C. 31: Rights and liabilities as affected by change of nameText 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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§31. Rights and liabilities as affected by change of name

All debts, liabilities, rights, provisions, and powers of the association under its old name shall devolve upon and inure to the association under its new name.

( May 1, 1886, ch. 73, § 3 , 24 Stat. 19 .)