(a) The incorporators shall file with the Commissioner:
(1) the articles of incorporation of the society;
(2) certified copies of the society’s laws and rules;
(3) copies of all proposed:
(i) forms of certificates;
(ii) applications for certificates; and
(iii) circulars to be issued by the society; and
(4) a bond conditioned on the return to applicants of advance premiums if the organization of the society is not completed within 1 year.
(b) The Commissioner may require any additional information that the Commissioner considers necessary.
(c) The bond required under subsection (a) of this section must:
(1) be issued by a surety insurer approved by the Commissioner; and
(2) be in the amount required by the Commissioner, but not less than $300,000 nor more than $1,500,000.
(d) Each document filed shall be in the English language.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 8 - Entities That Act as Insurers
Subtitle 4 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
Part II - Formation, Organization, and Authority to Do Business
Section 8-410 - Formation of Society
Section 8-411 - Articles of Incorporation of Society
Section 8-412 - Filing Requirements
Section 8-413 - Minimum Capital
Section 8-414 - Preliminary Certificate of Authority
Section 8-415 - Completing Organization of Society
Section 8-416 - Time for Completing Organization
Section 8-417 - Certificate of Authority
Section 8-418 - Constitution and Laws; General Powers
Section 8-419 - Amendments to Laws
Section 8-422 - Office; Meetings; Minutes
Section 8-423 - Term and Renewal of Certificate of Authority