# 12 C.F.R. § 701.2 (2026): Federal credit union bylaws

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 C.F.R. § 701.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Federal credit union bylaws
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 12 CFR: Banks and Banking / Chapter VII: NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION / Part 701: ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS / § 701.2: § 701.2   Federal credit union bylaws.

## Text

(a) Federal credit unions must operate in accordance with their approved bylaws. The Federal Credit Union Bylaws are hereby published as appendix A to part 701 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1) and accompanying regulations. Federal credit unions may adopt amendments to their bylaws as provided in the Bylaws, with the approval of the Board.
(b) Copies of the Federal Credit Union Bylaws may be obtained at
http://www.ncua.gov
or by request addressed to
ogc-mail@ncua.gov
or National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
(c) The National Credit Union Administration may issue revisions or amendments of the Federal Credit Union Bylaws from time to time. An historic file of amendments or revisions is maintained and made available for inspection at the National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
[72 FR 61500, Oct. 31, 2007]

## Nearby sections

- [12 C.F.R. § 701.1 (2026) § 701.1   Federal credit union chartering, field of membership modifications, and conversions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_1.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.2 (2026) § 701.2   Federal credit union bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_2.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.3 (2026) § 701.3   Member inspection of credit union books, records, and minutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_3.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.4 (2026) § 701.4   General authorities and duties of Federal credit union directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_4.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.5 (2026) § 701.5   Preemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_5.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.6 (2026) § 701.6   Fees paid by Federal credit unions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_6.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.14 (2026) § 701.14   Change in official or senior executive officer in credit unions that are newly chartered or are in troubled condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_14.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.19 (2026) § 701.19   Benefits for employees of Federal credit unions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_19.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.20 (2026) § 701.20   Suretyship and guaranty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_20.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.21 (2026) § 701.21   Loans to members and lines of credit to members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_21.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.22 (2026) § 701.22   Loan participations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_22.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.23 (2026) § 701.23   Purchase, sale, and pledge of eligible obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_23.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.24 (2026) § 701.24   Refund of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_24.md)
- [12 C.F.R. § 701.25 (2026) § 701.25   Loans to credit unions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T12_P701_S701_25.md)

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