### Question
How does the law define host State?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1835a*, **host State** is defined as:

> a State in which a bank establishes a branch other than the home State of the bank

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

