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12 U.S.C. § 281. - Capital · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 12/§ 281

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12 U.S.C. § 281.Chapter 3

§ 281

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Subchapter: CAPITAL AND STOCK OF FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS; DIVIDENDS AND EARNINGS

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No Federal reserve bank shall commence business with a subscribed capital less than $4,000,000.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)