Maryland § 6-201
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 6-201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-201.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Banking institution” means an institution that is incorporated under the laws of the State as a State bank, trust company, or savings bank.
(c) “Collateral” means collateral that is listed under § 6–202 of this subtitle.
(d) “Deposit insurance” means insurance by:
(1) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or
(2) the Resolution Trust Corporation created under § 21A of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act (12 U.S.C. § 1441a.).
(e) “Financial institution” means:
(1) any banking institution;
(2) any national banking association;
(3) an institution that is incorporated under the laws of any other state as a bank; or
(4) an institution that is incorporated under the laws of this State or of the United States as a savings and loan association.
(f) “National banking association” means an institution that is incorporated under federal law as a bank.
(g) “State money” for purposes of §§ 6–209 and 6–210 of this subtitle includes money in a bank account maintained under the control of an employee or official of the clerk of the court or register of wills.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 6-201
What does Maryland Code § 6-201 cover?
Section 6-201 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 6-201?
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