[§412:13-208] Powers of branch and agency. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article or in rules or orders adopted by the commissioner, and notwithstanding any other law or rule of this State to the contrary, operations of a foreign bank at a Hawaii state branch or Hawaii state agency shall be conducted with the same rights, privileges, and powers as a Hawaii state bank at the location and shall be subject to all the same duties, restrictions, penalties, liabilities, conditions, and limitations that would apply under the laws of this State to a Hawaii state bank doing business at the same location.
(b) Among other exceptions to subsection (a) that may be required or authorized by the commissioner pursuant to this part: