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(1) This code governs the incorporation, organization, corporate functions, merger, consolidation, purchase and assumption, sale of assets, liquidation, dissolution, and reorganization procedures of corporations operating as banks (whether or not, as a part of and in conjunction with such operations, they engage in the trust or safe deposit business) in the state of Colorado; but articles 10.5 and 101 to 107 of this title only apply to trust companies organized and operating under article 109 of this title when specifically provided in articles 10.5 and 101 to 109 of this title, and article 109 of this title otherwise governs exclusively trust companies.
(2)(a)(I) The regulation of banking is a matter of statewide concern, and in order to maintain a uniform statewide system of banking and bank regulatory policy in Colorado, the regulation by a political subdivision of deposits, lending, or other services or products provided by banks in accordance with applicable state or federal law shall be prohibited except to the extent expressly permitted under article 10.5 of this title.
(II) Nothing in this subsection (2) shall preclude a political subdivision from enacting and enforcing laws or rules of general applicability concerning public health, safety, or welfare.
(b) For the purposes of this section, “political subdivision” means and includes every county, city and county, city, town, school district, special district, and housing authority within the state.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 11. Financial Institutions § 11-101-301. Application of code - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-11-financial-institutions/co-rev-st-sect-11-101-301/
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