(a) Dividends or interest on a savings certificate account or other type of fixed term account shall be:
(1) Subject to the approval of the Division Director; and
(2) In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Division Director.
(b) Within 45 days of the request, the Division Director shall approve an association’s request to pay a dividend or interest under this section if:
(1) Earnings of the association are sufficient to pay the proposed dividend for a period of at least 1 year; and
(2) The public interest is protected.
(c) An applicant aggrieved by the action or nonaction of the Division Director under this section may appeal to the appropriate circuit court.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Savings and Loan Associations
Subtitle 4 - General Powers and Provisions
Part I - General Provisions -- Dividends or Interest; Withdrawals
Section 9-401 - Classification of Accounts
Section 9-402 - Savings Certificate Accounts or Other Fixed Term Savings Accounts
Section 9-403 - Interest Bearing Accounts
Section 9-404 - Dividends or Interest -- Savings Accounts
Section 9-405 - Dividends or Interest -- Fixed Term Accounts
Section 9-406 - Dividends or Interest -- Special Purpose Accounts
Section 9-407 - Small Accounts
Section 9-412.1 - Month and Year Account Opened to Appear on Checks or Drafts; Exceptions