### Question
How does the law define de novo branch?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1828*, **de novo branch** is defined as:

> a branch of a State bank which—


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

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1828*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

