(a) Any organization organized under the laws of any State and subject to inspection and regulation under the banking or similar laws of such State shall be eligible to become a member under this chapter if-
(1) it is organized solely for the purpose of supplying credit to its members;
(2) its membership (A) is confined exclusively to building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, cooperative banks, and homestead associations; or (B) is confined exclusively to savings banks; and
(3) of the institutions to which its membership is confined which are organized within the State, its membership includes a majority of such institutions.
(b) In all respects, but subject to such additional rules and regulations as the Director may provide, any such organization shall be a member for the purposes of this chapter.
(July 22, 1932, ch. 522, §24,
2008-Subsec. (b).
1989-Subsec. (b).