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12 U.S.C. 2279f–1: Merger of similar associationsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-124 (October 15, 2026).
From Title 12-BANKS AND BANKINGCHAPTER 23-FARM CREDIT SYSTEM
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§2279f–1. Merger of similar associations

(a)  In general

Associations may voluntarily merge with other like associations if the plan of merger is approved by⁠—

(1)  the Farm Credit Administration Board;

(2)  the respective Boards of Directors of the associations involved;

(3)  a majority vote of the stockholders of each association voting, in person or by proxy, at a duly authorized stockholders’ meeting; and

(4)  the Farm Credit Banks involved.

(b)  Procedures

The provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of section 2279c–1 of this title shall apply to associations merged under this section.

( Pub. L. 92-181, title VII, § 7 .13, as added Pub. L. 100-233, title IV, § 416 , Jan. 6, 1988 , 101 Stat. 1653 ; amended Pub. L. 100-399, title IV, § 408(s) , (t), Aug. 17, 1988 , 102 Stat. 1003 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988⁠—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 100-399, § 408(s), substituted “the Farm Credit Banks involved” for “the Farm Credit Bank”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100-399, § 408(t), substituted “subsections (b) and (c)” for “subsections (b), (c), and (d)”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1988 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100-399 effective as if enacted immediately after enactment of Pub. L. 100-233, which was approved Jan. 6, 1988, see section 1001(a) of Pub. L. 100-399, set out as a note under section 2002 of this title.