Branches -- Discontinuance of operation.

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  • (1) A Utah depository institution or out-of-state depository institution authorized to do business in this state may discontinue operation of a branch upon resolution of its board of directors.
  • (2) Upon adopting the resolution, the institution shall file an application with the commissioner specifying:
    • (a) the location of the branch to be discontinued;
    • (b) the date of the proposed discontinuance;
    • (c) the reasons for closing the branch; and
    • (d) the extent to which the public need and convenience or service to members would still be adequately met.
  • (3)
    • (a) Upon filing its application with the commissioner, the institution shall publish notice of the discontinuance:
      • (i) in a newspaper serving the area once a week for two consecutive weeks; and
      • (ii) as required by Section 45-1-101 for two weeks.
    • (b) The commissioner may approve the application after a reasonable comment period following publication.
  • (4) An out-of-state depository institution with a branch in Utah is not subject to the requirements of this section if the branch to be closed is located outside of Utah.




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