(a)Effect on Existing Associations. The charter of every savings and loan association, by whatever name called, heretofore organized under the laws of this state existing and in good standing on July 1, 1978, shall continue in full force and effect, subject to compliance with this chapter, and the same shall be deemed as modified to conform with this chapter without the adoption or approval of a new charter, as to corporate powers and functions, and all associations shall bring themselves into compliance as to corporate powers and functions within twelve (12) months from July 1, 1978. An association existing on July 1, 1978, and that is not then in compliance with minimum capital requirements may continue to operate with its existing capital so long as its accounts are insured as provided in this chapter. Unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, the contracts, obligations, rights, powers, and liabilities of every such association, and the contracts, notes, mortgages, investments, and other assets of every kind and nature whatsoever held by it, as well as its bylaws and resolutions, shall continue in full force and effect. Every existing association and every association hereafter organized under this chapter shall, except as otherwise provided, be subject to this chapter.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 45-3-102

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Association: means a capital stock or mutual savings and loan association. See Tennessee Code 45-3-104
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • operating: means that:
    (A) A charter has been issued to a bank by the United States comptroller of the currency or a certificate of authority has been issued by the commissioner. See Tennessee Code 45-1-103
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b)Effect on Federal Associations. Unless federal laws or regulations provide otherwise, federal savings and loan associations and their members shall possess all of the rights, powers, privileges, immunities, and exemptions granted by this chapter to associations operating hereunder.
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