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Home » Banks & Holding Companies » Rulings and AG Opinions

Rulings and AG Opinions

The publications in this section consist of various interpretations, rulings or opinions either issued by the Department or the State Attorney General (AG). 

Declaratory Rulings/Orders:

  • Banks: Overdraft Fees Imposed in Connection with Deposit Accounts
  • Banks: "On us" Checks - Effect of Preemption of O.C.G.A. §§ 7-1-239.5 & 7-1-372
  • Preemption of GAFLA by OCC - Effect on State Banks
  • Real Estate Brokerage/Incidental Powers
  • Petition - Real Estate Brokerage/Incidental Powers

AG Opinions of Interest:

  • 2003-9: Overdraft Protection Plans
  • 2003-8: Origination Fees on Loans < $3M
  • 2000-4: Municipality of 5,000

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