Prior to the enforcement of this Act, any Bank that has not applied for or obtained a business license or any institution that has been conducting deposit and lending activities in a manner similar to a Bank, shall complete the establishment procedures in accordance with the provisions of this Act within the period of time prescribed by the Central Competent Authority.

Subsequent to the promulgation and enforcement of this Act, if classifications or functions of any existing Banks or institutions with operations similar to a Bank are not in conformity with this Act, such shall be adjusted within the period of time prescribed by the Central Competent Authority, in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Act.

For purposes of trying a criminal case of violation of this Act, the court may set up a special tribunal or appoint certain persons to hear the case.

The provisions of this Act shall also apply to those Banks or financial institutions established under other laws, unless such laws provide otherwise.
Administrative rules governing the aforesaid financial institutions shall be as stipulated by the Executive Yuan.

Regulations governing the application of this Act shall be as stipulated by the Central Competent Authority.

This Act shall become effective from the date of promulgation.
The effective date of Article 42 shall be the date as determined by the Executive Yuan; articles, which amended on May 5, 2006, shall become effective from July 1, 2006.