12 CFR 16.1 : Banks And Banking (§ 1.1 To Parts 1816-1899) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 198-199) — Comptroller Of The Currency, Department Of The Treasury (§ 1.1 To Parts 198-199) — Securities Offering Disclosure Rules (§ 16.1 To § 16.33) — Authority, purpose, and scope.

(a) Authority. This part is issued under the general authority of the national banking laws, 12 U.S.C. 1 et seq., and the OCC's general rulemaking authority in 12 U.S.C. 93a.

(b) Purpose. This part sets forth rules governing the offer and sale of securities issued by a bank.

(c) Scope. This part applies to offers and sales of bank securities by issuers, underwriters, and dealers.