Maryland § 3-305

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-305, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-305.

    (a)    A reduction of the outstanding capital stock of a commercial bank:

        (1)    Is not valid unless approved by the Commissioner; and

        (2)    May not be made to an amount that is less than that required in § 3-209(b) of this title.

    (b)    The Commissioner shall base approval on a finding that the assets of the commercial bank remaining after the proposed reduction of its capital stock will be sufficient to pay all of the claims of existing creditors.

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