12 CFR § 1237.5 - Contracts entered into before appointment of a conservator or receiver.

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title: "12 CFR § 1237.5 - Contracts entered into before appointment of a conservator or receiver."
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title_name: "Banks and Banking"
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section_name: "Contracts entered into before appointment of a conservator or receiver."
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authority: "12 U.S.C. 4513b, 4526, 4617."
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# 1237.5 Contracts entered into before appointment of a conservator or receiver.

(a) The conservator or receiver for any regulated entity may disaffirm or repudiate any contract or lease to which such regulated entity is a party pursuant to section 1367(d) of the Safety and Soundness Act.

(b) For purposes of section 1367(d)(2) of the Safety and Soundness Act, a reasonable period shall be defined as a period of 18 months following the appointment of a conservator or receiver.