# 12 CFR § 701.2: Federal credit union bylaws

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 CFR § 701.2
- **Heading:** Federal credit union bylaws
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 12—Banks and Banking > CHAPTER VII—NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER A—REGULATIONS AFFECTING CREDIT UNIONS > PART 701—ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS

## 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 CFR § 700.1 § 700.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-700.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 700.2 § 700.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-700.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.1 § 701.1 Federal credit union chartering, field of membership modifications, and conversions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.1.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.2 § 701.2 Federal credit union bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.2.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.3 § 701.3 Member inspection of credit union books, records, and minutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.3.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.19 § 701.19 Benefits for employees of Federal credit unions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.19.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.20 § 701.20 Suretyship and guaranty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.20.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.21 § 701.21 Loans to members and lines of credit to members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.21.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.22 § 701.22 Loan participations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.22.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.23 § 701.23 Purchase, sale, and pledge of eligible obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.23.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.25 § 701.25 Loans to credit unions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.25.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.26 § 701.26 Credit union service contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.26.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.30 § 701.30 Services for nonmembers within the field of membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.30.md)
- [12 CFR § 701.32 § 701.32 Payment on shares by public units and nonmembers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-701.32.md)

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