214.06 Branch offices.
(1) With the prior written approval of the division, a savings bank may establish one or more branch offices. A branch office may be located in any of the following:
(a) This state.
(b) The geographic area, subject to subch. III.
(2) A savings bank may operate a branch office outside this state to the same extent that a savings bank holding company or savings bank that has its principal place of business outside this state is allowed to operate in this state under subch. III.
(3) A savings bank may establish a branch office as the result of a merger or consolidation, or of the bulk sales of facilities in the case of a relocation.
(4) A savings bank that purchases or assumes all or any part of the assets or liabilities of another financial institution may retain and maintain the home office or branch offices purchased from that financial institution, as branch offices of the acquiring savings bank.
History: 1991 a. 221; 1995 a. 27.