# Financial Institutions (GFI)

## Title 5. Banking Institutions -- General Provisions

### Subtitle 10. Branch Banking

#### Section 5-1007

(a) The Commissioner shall decide whether to approve the establishment of a branch of a banking institution within 30 days of receipt of the notice specified in Sec. 5-1005 of this subtitle.

(b) A branch shall be deemed approved if the Commissioner takes no action on the notice within the time limit specified in this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)