Question 470. - Can a married woman (in the Province of Quebec) operate a bank account without the authority of her husband, even when living in community with him, provided the balance does not at any time exceed $500 (or when the aggregate does not exceed $500)?

Answer. - The case of such a depositor would be covered by sec. 95 of the Bank Act, and she would be free to deposit and withdraw money without her husband's consent, provided that the balance does not at any time exceed $500, no matter what the aggregate amount of the transaction may be.

Note. - A married woman in the Province of Quebec may make deposits up to $2,000 in the Savings Banks of the Province, and withdraw the money without the authority or assistance of her husband. See Quebec Savings Bank Act, R. S. C. c. 32, sec. 29.