Washington Revised Code Title 30A. Washington Commercial Bank Act § 30A.42.020. Definitions

(1) “Agency” means an office of an alien bank that is exercising the powers authorized by RCW 30A.42.180.

(2) “Alien bank” means a bank organized under the laws of a foreign country and having its principal place of business in that country, the majority of the beneficial ownership and control of which is vested in citizens of countries other than the United States of America.

(3) “Branch” means an office of an alien bank that is exercising the powers authorized by RCW 30A.42.105, 30A.42.115, and 30A.42.155.

(4) “Bureau” means an alien bank's operation in this state exercising the powers authorized by RCW 30A.42.230.

(5) “Office” means a branch or agency of an alien bank carrying on business in this state pursuant to this chapter.