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Wisconsin Statutes Banking and Finance (Ch. 214 to 225) § 215.15. Evidence of ownership of savings accounts

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Savings account forms. The association shall issue to each saver a written summary of the terms of the saver's account or, if permitted by the division, a receipt. The division may promulgate rules prescribing the form of or otherwise regulating issuance and use of evidences of savings accounts, summaries of savings accounts and receipts.

(2) Validation of passbooks and certificates. The board of directors may designate one or more persons to sign passbooks, certificates or other evidence of savings accounts. Facsimile signatures of designated signatures may be used when authorized by the board of directors.

(3) General. (a) The board of directors may, subject to the rules of the division and par. (b), provide for the following:

1. The transfer of savings accounts by any procedure permitted by law or limit or prohibit transfer of savings accounts.

2. The replacement of lost or destroyed evidences of savings accounts.

(b) Unless the division approves, a mutual association may not issue negotiable certificates of deposit which are not in registered form in an aggregate amount exceeding 20 percent of the total amount in savings accounts.

(c) The division may promulgate rules governing the transfer of savings accounts or the replacement of lost or destroyed evidences of savings accounts.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Banking and Finance (Ch. 214 to 225) § 215.15. Evidence of ownership of savings accounts - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/banking-and-finance-ch-214-to-225/wi-st-215-15/

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