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Section 28 – Loan to credit union official.

7-9-28. Loan to credit union official. The board of directors shall review and either approve or deny a loan application on which a member of the board of directors, credit committee, supervisory committee, president, or credit manager is a direct obligor, or endorser, cosigner, or guarantor. Amended by Chapter 182, 1996 General Session

Section 29 – Allowance account for loan losses.

7-9-29. Allowance account for loan losses. As of January 1, 1984, a credit union shall establish an allowance account for loan losses subject to regulation as the commissioner may prescribe. Enacted by Chapter 8, 1983 General Session

Section 3 – Definitions.

7-9-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) (a) “Association” means a group of persons that: (i) constitute the members of a formal association organized for: (A) an identifiable interest; (B) an identifiable purpose; (C) a specific profession; or (D) a specific occupation; or (ii) are employed by a common employer. (b) “Association” does not […]

Section 30 – Reserve requirements — “Risk assets” defined.

7-9-30. Reserve requirements — “Risk assets” defined. (1) As used in this section, the words “risk assets” means all assets except the following: (a) cash on hand; (b) deposits and shares in federal or state banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions; (c) assets which are insured by any agency of the federal government, […]

Section 31 – Shares held in trust.

7-9-31. Shares held in trust. (1) Shares may be issued to and deposits received in the name of a minor, and these shares and deposits may, in the discretion of the board of directors, be withdrawn by the minor or by his parent or guardian. (2) A credit union share account, share certificate, deposit, or […]

Section 33 – Lien and right of set off of credit union.

7-9-33. Lien and right of set off of credit union. (1) A credit union shall have a lien and right of set off on a member’s individual, joint, multiple party, or transaction accounts, including any accumulated dividend or interest, for any sum due the credit union from the member. (2) All funds in the account […]

Section 34 – Tax exemption of credit unions.

7-9-34. Tax exemption of credit unions. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, credit unions organized under this chapter or prior law are exempt from taxation. (2) Any real property or any tangible personal property owned by the credit union shall be subject to taxation to the same extent as other similar property is […]

Section 36 – Dissolution.

Effective 5/13/2014 7-9-36. Dissolution. (1) A credit union may be dissolved upon a majority vote of the entire membership. (2) A copy of a notice of a special meeting to consider the matter shall be mailed to the members of the credit union at least 10 days before the date of the meeting. (3) Any […]

Section 39 – Voluntary merger.

Effective 5/13/2014 7-9-39. Voluntary merger. (1) A credit union may merge with another credit union under the existing charter of the other credit union when all of the following have occurred: (a) the majority of the directors of each merging credit union votes in favor of the merger plan; (b) the commissioner approves the merger […]

Section 39.5 – Supervisory merger.

Effective 5/13/2014 7-9-39.5. Supervisory merger. If a credit union is merged with another credit union as a result of a supervisory action under Chapter 2, Possession of Depository Institution by Commissioner, or Chapter 19, Acquisition of Failing Depository Institutions or Holding Companies, the commissioner may permit the surviving credit union to have a field of […]

Section 42 – Record requirements.

Effective 5/13/2014 7-9-42. Record requirements. (1) A credit union shall maintain all books, records, accounting systems, and procedures in accordance with rules the commissioner may prescribe or in accordance with Chapter 1, General Provisions. (2) In prescribing these rules, the commissioner shall consider the size of a credit union and its ability to comply. (3) […]

Section 43 – Board of Credit Union Advisors.

Affected by 63I-1-207 on 7/1/2023 Effective 5/13/2014 7-9-43. Board of Credit Union Advisors. (1) (a) There is created a Board of Credit Union Advisors of five members to be appointed by the governor. (b) Members of the advisory board shall be individuals who are familiar with and associated in the field of credit unions. (c) […]

Section 44 – Corporate central credit union.

Effective 5/13/2014 7-9-44. Corporate central credit union. (1) A credit union in which all credit unions, a bona fide trade association of authorized credit unions recognized by the commissioner, and its affiliates are eligible for membership may be established in this state and shall be known as a corporate central credit union. (2) The corporate […]

Section 45 – Insurance of shares and deposits — Security on shares and deposits.

Effective 5/13/2014 7-9-45. Insurance of shares and deposits — Security on shares and deposits. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), a credit union subject to the jurisdiction of the department shall obtain and maintain insurance on shares and deposits from the National Credit Union Administration or successor federal deposit insurance agency. (2) Notwithstanding Subsection […]

Section 49 – Limitation of personal liability of directors and committee members.

7-9-49. Limitation of personal liability of directors and committee members. (1) Without limiting the generality of Section 7-9-50, the articles of incorporation may include a provision eliminating or limiting the personal liability of a director, supervisory committee member, or credit committee member to the credit union, its members, or its depositors for monetary damages for […]

Section 5 – Powers of credit unions.

7-9-5. Powers of credit unions. In addition to the powers specified elsewhere in this chapter and subject to any limitations specified elsewhere in this chapter, a credit union may: (1) make contracts; (2) sue and be sued; (3) acquire, lease, or hold fixed assets, including real property, furniture, fixtures, and equipment as the directors consider […]