§31A-8D-10. Notice of subsequent merger.
An out-of-state state bank that has established and maintains a branch in this state pursuant to this article, shall give at least forty-five days' prior written notice (or, in the case of an emergency transaction, such shorter notice as is consistent with applicable state or federal law) to the commissioner of any merger, consolidation or other transaction that would cause a change of control with respect to such bank or any bank holding company that controls such bank, with the result that an application would be required to be filed pursuant to the federal Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended, 12 U.S.C. §1817(j), or the federal Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, 12 U.S.C. §§1841 et seq., or any successor statutes thereto. Notice under this section shall not obviate the need the acquiring entity may have to file with the commissioner or board pursuant to section five of this article, or section three, article eight-a of this chapter.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session