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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in sections 7-402 and 7-403, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates another meaning or intent:
(1) “Deposit” or “deposits” means demand deposits, time deposits, certificates of deposit, share accounts, term share accounts and share certificate accounts;
(2) “Municipality” means any town, city or borough, whether consolidated or unconsolidated, and any school district, regional school district, district, as defined in section 7-324, metropolitan district, and each municipal corporation, organization or authority and taxing district not previously mentioned in this subdivision;
(3) “Out-of-state bank” means an out-of-state bank, as defined in section 36a-2;
(4) “Public funds” means any moneys collected or received by, or in the custody of, any person and belonging to, or held in trust for, the municipality, including, but not limited to, moneys held in trust or for some public or charitable purpose by the municipality; and
(5) “Qualified public depository” means a qualified public depository, as defined in section 36a-330.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 7. Municipalities § 7-401. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-7-municipalities/ct-gen-st-sect-7-401/
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