### Question
How is the "interstate branch" defined?


### Answer
The term **interstate branch** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1835a* as follows -

> a branch established pursuant to this title [2](#1835a_2_target) or any amendment made by this title [2](#1835a_2_target) to any other provision of law and any branch of a bank controlled by an out-of-State bank holding company (as defined in section 1841(*o*)(7) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1835a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

