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SECTION 680-B

Scope; choice of law; forum

Banking (BNK) CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 13-F

§ 680-b. Scope; choice of law; forum. 1. This article applies to a
special deposit under an account agreement that states the intention of
the parties to establish a special deposit governed by this article,
regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction
related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a
reasonable relation to this state.

2. The parties to an account agreement may choose a forum in this
state for settling a dispute arising out of the special deposit,
regardless of whether a party to the account agreement or a transaction
related to the special deposit, or the special deposit itself, has a
reasonable relation to this state.

3. This article does not affect:

(a) a right or obligation relating to a deposit other than a special
deposit under this article; or

(b) the voidability of a deposit or transfer that is fraudulent or
voidable under other law.