Tennessee Code 45-2-1713 – Disclosing condition of bank, its depositors or debtors
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Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $50 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 45-2-1713
- Bank: means any person, as hereinafter defined, doing a banking business subject to the laws of this or any other jurisdiction and, for the purposes of supervision, examination and liquidation, includes industrial investment companies and industrial banks authorized by chapter 5 of this title. See Tennessee Code 45-1-103
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of financial institutions. See Tennessee Code 45-1-103
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: means an individual, corporation, firm, trust, estate, partnership, joint venture, or association. See Tennessee Code 45-1-103
Any bank examiner or commissioner who knowingly and willfully discloses the condition and affairs of any bank ascertained by an examination as examiner of the bank, or who knowingly and willfully, except to the extent as authorized by this chapter and chapter 1 of this title, reports or gives information as to who are depositors or debtors of a bank where the information is obtained as examiner of the bank, commits a Class C misdemeanor and shall be removed from office; and the fact of the disclosure shall be prima facie evidence that the information was obtained by virtue of the person‘s office.