(a) Each term defined under RSA 383-A shall have the same meaning for purposes of this chapter.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Branch office" means a place or location, other than its main office, at which a credit union receives the money of its members on deposit and in payment of shares or makes loans or receives payments on loans, but shall not include an office that provides only administrative services or support for its activities. The commissioner may define by rule which administrative services or support for a credit union's activities would qualify for exemption from this definition and the procedure for requesting such exemption.
(2) "Federal credit union" means a credit union chartered under federal law.
(3) "Foreign credit union" means a credit union that is chartered by another state.
(4) "State credit union" means a credit union chartered by this state.