### Question
How is the "State depository institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **State depository institution** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1813* as follows -

> any State bank, any State savings association, and any insured branch which is not a Federal branch

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1813*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

