Maryland Statutes
Part II - State-Chartered Conversion to Federally Chartered
Section 9-613 - Authority to Convert

A Maryland savings and loan association may convert to a federal association if:
        (1)    It is eligible to become a member of the federal home loan bank system;
        (2)    Its members approve;
        (3)    Within 6 months after member approval, the association acts to convert in the manner required by federal law; and
        (4)    It receives a federal charter.