(a) Before the Commissioner issues a certificate of authority, the Commissioner may make any examination and require any additional information that the Commissioner considers necessary.
(b) On presentation of satisfactory evidence that the society has complied with this subtitle, the Commissioner shall issue to the society a certificate of authority that authorizes the society to transact business under this subtitle.
(c) The certificate of authority is prima facie evidence that the society existed on the date of the certificate of authority.
(d) The Commissioner shall record the certificate of authority in the office of the Commissioner.
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