Georgia State Legislature

OCC Preempts Georgia Fair Lending Law, Blocking State Consumer Protections

2003-01-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Comptroller John Hawke Jr, issues a preemption determination blocking enforcement of the Georgia Fair Lending Act against national banks, marking a turning point in federal regulators’ campaign to shield predatory lenders from state …

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