Maryland § 1-206
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 1-206, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-206.
(a) In this section, “fiduciary deposit surety bond” means a surety bond that:
(1) Guarantees the payment of deposited funds awaiting distribution or investment held by a financial institution in a fiduciary capacity; and
(2) Subject to the terms and conditions of the bond, is irrevocable and absolute.
(b) Except as provided in §§ 6-202 and 6-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, if applicable law requires a deposit made by a financial institution to be collateralized, the financial institution may take as collateral for the deposit, in addition to any other permissible collateral, a fiduciary deposit surety bond issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this State, the claims-paying ability of which is rated in the highest category by at least two nationally recognized statistical rating agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 1-206
What does Maryland Code § 1-206 cover?
Section 1-206 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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