### Question
What is the definition of host State?


### Answer
The definition of **host State** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 1835a*:

> 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**

