Ohio Code § 1109.31

Ohio Code § 1109.31. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1109.31.

(A) A state bank may purchase, acquire by lease, or otherwise invest in the real estate

and interests in real estate the board of directors considers necessary or convenient

for transaction of the bank's business, including by ownership of an entity having

as its exclusive authority the ownership and management of the bank's real estate

interests. (B) A state bank may invest an amount equal to the greater of the bank's capital or ten

per cent of its total assets in any other real estate.  This limitation does not apply, however, to real estate acquired by foreclosure,

conveyance in lieu of foreclosure, or other legal proceedings relating to loan security

interests or otherwise in satisfaction of a debt previously contracted.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1109.31
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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