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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

SEC. 6. And be it enacted, That at any time after

May increase

the payment of the original capital of fifty thousand

dollars, into the bank as hereinbefore set forth, the

board of directors may increase the capital of the

corporation to the amount limited, or any part there-

of, in shares of fifty dollars each, and such increased

stock to be subject to all the liabilities, immunities

and privileges of the original stock; stockholders

shall have the option of subscribing to such increased

stock within such time as the directors may limit.

SEC. 7. And be it enacted, That whenever any de-

Deposits of

posit shall be made by a minor, the directors of said

minors

bank may at their discretion, pay to such depositors,

such sum or sums as may be due him or her, and

the check, receipt or acquittance of such minor shall

be valid ; and that the deposits of married women

shall be received, or held and paid out on precisely

the same terms and conditions as those of other adult

persons, any law or statute of this State to the con-

trary thereof in anywise notwithstanding.

SEC. 8. And be it enacted, That the stockholders of

Liability.

said bank shall be liable to the amount of their

respective share or shares of stock in said bank or

banking institution, for all its debts and liabilities

upon note or notes, bill or bills or otherwise ; the

books, papers and accounts of said bank shall be

open to inspection under such regulations as may be

prescribed by law.

In force

SEC. 9. And be it enacted, That this act shall take

effect from the date of its passage, and the General

Reserved.

Assembly reserves the right to alter or annul this

act at pleasure.

Approved April 11th, 1874.