The Division Director shall determine from the available information if:
(1) The name of the proposed savings and loan association:
(i) Is the same as an existing association or so similar to the name of an existing association as to mislead the public; and
(ii) Complies with § 9-203 of this subtitle;
(2) The character, responsibility, and general fitness of the incorporators, board of directors, officers and controlling persons of the proposed association qualifies those individuals to act as incorporators, directors, officers, or controlling persons;
(3) The establishment of the proposed association and its location will promote the public interest; and
(4) The proposed association, if a stock association, has subscription for capital stock in an amount determined by the Division Director to be sufficient for the safe and proper operation of the association, which in no event may be less than $1,000,000.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Savings and Loan Associations
Section 9-202 - Formation in General
Section 9-203 - Name of Savings and Loan Association
Section 9-204 - Articles of Incorporation; Proposed Bylaws
Section 9-205 - Application to Organize
Section 9-206 - Publication of Filing; Hearing Set
Section 9-207 - Division Director's Review
Section 9-208 - Approval or Refusal; Appeal
Section 9-208.1 - Approvals on or After July 1, 1990
Section 9-209 - Filing for Record; Status
Section 9-210 - Forfeiture of Charter for Failure to Begin Business or for Nonuse
Section 9-211 - Charter Amendment
Section 9-212 - Revival of Charter
Section 9-213 - Division Director May Require Filing of Bylaws