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§ 9–702

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fin. Inst. § 9-702 (2026)
Title 9. Savings and Loan Associations
Subtitle 7. Involuntary Actions -- Conservator; Receivership

§ 9–702Copy Citation

(a)
A conservator shall endeavor to correct the irregularities in the operation of a savings and loan association.
(b)
In addition to the powers set forth in this subtitle and the powers granted by order of the court, a conservator may exercise any or all of the following powers:
(1)
If authorized by the court, exercise the powers, rights, and privileges of the officers, directors, members, and stockholders of the savings and loan association;
(2)
Recommend for the court’s adoption a plan of reorganization, composition, or rearrangement of business, including its liabilities and capital structure;
(3)
Remove any director, officer, or employee of the savings and loan association;
(4)
Borrow from, pledge assets to, and repay a Federal Reserve Bank or other lenders;
(5)
Make wire transfers;
(6)
To the extent authorized by law or court order, pay withdrawals of deposits;
(7)
Pay negotiated order of withdrawal drafts and cashiers checks either directly or repay financial institutions on which the cashiers checks may be drawn;
(8)
Receive new deposits including direct deposit of United States Treasury, Social Security, and other payments;
(9)
Pay a Federal Reserve Bank or other bank cash to fund withdrawals;
(10)
Pay employees and necessary day-to-day operating expenses of the institution;
(11)
If authorized by the court, approve, in place of shareholders or members, a merger, conversion, transfer of assets, reorganization, or acquisition of the savings and loan association; and
(12)
If authorized by the court, request a stay of proceedings in other courts.