12 U.S.C. § 5008 : US Code - Section 5008: Delays in an emergency

Search 12 U.S.C. § 5008 : US Code - Section 5008: Delays in an emergency

A delay by a bank beyond the time limits prescribed or permitted
by this chapter shall be excused if the delay is caused by
interruption of communication or computer facilities, suspension of
payments by another bank, war, emergency conditions, failure of
equipment, or other circumstances beyond the control of a bank and
if the bank uses such diligence as the circumstances require.