§ 6–203

designate a financial institution as a depositary for State money under § 6-205 of this subtitle; and

make an agreement with a financial institution for a banking service under § 6-229 of this subtitle.

The Treasurer shall consider whether the financial institution received a rating of “needs improvement” or “substantial noncompliance” in its most recent examination under the federal Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, P.L. Number 95-128.

If a financial institution operates in a state other than Maryland, the Treasurer shall consider Maryland-specific information that is provided within the assessment area section of the Community Reinvestment Act report.

The Treasurer shall consider whether, during the previous 5 years, a court in Maryland has found, in a final adjudication, that a financial institution has violated any antidiscrimination statute or regulation.

The Treasurer may consider whether, during the previous 5 years, a court outside Maryland has found, in a final adjudication, that a financial institution has violated any antidiscrimination statute or regulation.

The Treasurer may determine how to assess a violation under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection if the violation was committed by:

successfully made loans in Maryland through State or federal lending programs designed to assist small and minority-owned businesses;

had an active outreach program to assist small and minority-owned businesses through which the financial institution has made efforts in Maryland; and

established strategic partnerships in Maryland with entities whose mission is to provide technical assistance to small and minority-owned businesses.