Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 17:16X-1

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
1. For purposes of this act:

“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance.

“Financial institution” means a bank, savings bank or savings and loan association.

“Subsidiary” means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity in which a financial institution owns not less than 80% of that entity’s equity.

L.2000,c.70,s.1.