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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 8 Sec. 10502

  • following: when used by way of reference to a section of the law shall mean the next preceding or following section. See
  • Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See

§ 10502. Definitions relating to basic banking

As used in sections 10501 through 10504 of this title, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) “Basic checking account” means a deposit account on which the consumer is permitted to make payments or transfers by check, money order, or other negotiable instruments and that is maintained by such person for personal, family, or household purposes.

(2) “Basic savings account” means a savings account or statement savings that is maintained by such person for personal, family, or household purposes.

(3) “Consumer” means a natural person. (Added 1999, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.)