Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 32. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER 1. BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES

Part 1. General Provisions -- Definitions

Commercial Bank Defined

32-1-105. Commercial bank defined. The term "commercial bank" means any bank authorized by law to:

(1) receive deposits of money;

(2) deal in commercial paper or make loans on commercial paper;

(3) lend money on real or personal property;

(4) engage in business activities directly or indirectly through affiliates or subsidiaries;

(5) discount bills, notes, or other commercial papers; and

(6) buy and sell securities, gold and silver bullion, foreign coins, or bills of exchange.

History: En. Subd. a, Sec. 4, Ch. 89, L. 1927; re-en. Sec. 6014.4, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 5-104; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 129, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1999.