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12 U.S.C. 42: Territorial applicationText 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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§42. Territorial application

The provisions of all Acts of Congress relating to national banks shall apply in the several States, the District of Columbia, the several Territories and possessions of the United States, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

( Pub. L. 86–230, § 14 , Sept. 8, 1959 , 73 Stat. 458 .)