An association for carrying on the business of banking under this title may be formed by any number of natural persons, not less than three, at least two-thirds of whom must be residents of this state. They shall enter into articles of association which must specify in general terms the object for which the association is formed and which may contain any other provisions, not inconsistent with law, which the association may see fit to adopt for the regulation of its business and the conduct of its affairs. These articles must be signed and acknowledged by the persons uniting to form the association and must be filed in the office of the secretary of state.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 6-02-02

  • Banking: means the business of receiving deposits, making loans, discounting commercial paper, issuing drafts, traveler's checks, and similar instruments, handling and making collections, cashing checks and drafts, and buying and selling exchange. See North Dakota Code 6-01-02
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49