### Question
How is the "de novo branch" defined?


### Answer
The term **de novo branch** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 36* as follows -

> a branch of a national bank which—


(i) is originally established by the national bank as a branch

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 36*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL BANKS > SUBCHAPTER I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS**

