No association shall, without the prior approval of the commissioner:

(1) Establish any branch or satellite office other than the home office stated in its charter;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 45-3-115

  • Association: means a capital stock or mutual savings and loan association. See Tennessee Code 45-3-104
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of financial institutions. See Tennessee Code 45-3-104
  • Home: means a structure designed for residential use by not more than four (4) families or a single condominium unit, including common elements pertinent thereto, designed for residential use by one (1) family in a multiple dwelling unit structure or complex, and includes fixtures. See Tennessee Code 45-3-104
  • Satellite office: means a facility that is operated ancillary to a home or branch office and that does not have more than one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor space nor more than four (4) teller stations. See Tennessee Code 45-3-104
(2) Move any home, branch, or satellite office of the association from its immediate vicinity; or
(3) Change the name of any association.