(a)
In this division, “bank” means a commercial bank or trust company (other than an industrial loan company authorized to engage in trust business). “Bank” does not include an industrial loan company.(b)
Notwithstanding subdivision (a), “foreign (other nation) bank” has the meaning set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 177.
Source:
Section 4805.02, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FIN§ionNum=4805.02..