(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a banking institution that proposes to establish a branch in this State or in another state shall:
(1) File with the Commissioner, at least 30 days before the intended opening date, a notice of intention to open a branch; and
(2) Submit to the Commissioner any information the Commissioner requires in order to evaluate the proposed branch.
(b) A well–capitalized banking institution with a composite CAMELS rating of one or two may establish a branch in this State by filing with the Commissioner an expedited notice, in the form that the Commissioner requires, at least 30 days before the intended opening date.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Banking Institutions -- General Provisions
Section 5-1002 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 5-1003 - Establishment of Branch -- in Maryland
Section 5-1004 - Establishment of Branch -- in Another State
Section 5-1005 - Establishment of Branch -- Prerequisites
Section 5-1006 - Approval of Branch -- Considerations
Section 5-1007 - Approval of Branch -- Time Limitations
Section 5-1008 - Powers and Rights of Branches; Engaging in Business With Banks
Section 5-1009 - Examinations and Supervision
Section 5-1010 - Enforcement Actions
Section 5-1011 - Reports of Condition and Income
Section 5-1012 - Cooperation With Other State or Federal Regulators
Section 5-1013 - Transactions Resulting in 30 Percent or More Control of Deposits