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§ 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, the following words have the meanings ascribed to them as set forth herein:
(a) “Institution” includes any bank as defined in Section 2 of the Illinois Banking Act, 1 any association as defined in Section 1-10.03 of the Illinois Savings and Loan Act, 2 any insured savings bank as defined in Section 1007.75 of the Savings Bank Act, 3 or any credit union as defined in Section 1.1 of the Illinois Credit Union Act, 4 and similar federal institutions.
(b) “Account” includes any account, deposit, certificate of deposit, withdrawable capital account or credit union share in any institution.
(c) “Beneficiary” includes a natural person who is living, a trust, a corporation, a charitable organization, or any other entity that maintains a lawful existence under the state or federal authority pursuant to which it was organized.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 205. Financial Regulation § 625/2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-205-financial-regulation/il-st-sect-205-625-2/
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