Maryland § 4-202

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-202.

    (a)    The incorporators shall sign and acknowledge two copies of articles of incorporation.

    (b)    The articles of incorporation shall include:

        (1)    The name and address of each incorporator;

        (2)    A statement that:

            (i)    Each incorporator is at least 18 years old;

            (ii)    Each incorporator is a citizen of the United States; and

            (iii)    At least one of the incorporators is a citizen of this State;

        (3)    A statement that the incorporators are associating to form a savings bank under this subtitle;

        (4)    The name of the savings bank, which may not be similar in any material respect to the name of any other bank, savings bank, or trust company in this State;

        (5)    The municipal area and county where the principal banking office of the savings bank is to be located;

        (6)    The name and residence address of each member; and

        (7)    The number of directors and the names and residence addresses of those who will serve until their successors are elected and qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-202

What does Maryland Code § 4-202 cover?

Section 4-202 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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