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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 282

circulation in the political subdivision where the proposed
office is to be located;

(ii) In the Maryland Register, as provided in
the State Documents Law; and

(iii) As the Division Director considers
otherwise desirable.

(d)  Protest.

As provided in this section:

(1)  Any savings and loan association located in the
area where a proposed branch office of a savings and loan
association is to be located or a principal office is proposed to
be relocated may protest the requested approval of the Division
Director; and

(2)  The Division Director shall give any savings and
loan association that protests under paragraph (1) of this
subsection an opportunity to be heard.

(e)  Approval by Division Director.

Not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing
or, if a hearing is not held, after the scheduled hearing date,
the Division Director shall approve an application under this
section if the Director finds that:

(1)  The public interest will be promoted; and

(2)  The office will be operated efficiently and in
accordance with this title.

(F) DIVISION DIRECTOR; PROHIBITED APPROVAL.

THE DIVISION DIRECTOR SHALL MAY NOT APPROVE A NEW OFFICE OR
LOCATION FOR ANY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION THAT IS NOT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 8 OF THIS ARTICLE AND THIS TITLE OR ANY
OTHER LAW OR REGULATION OF THIS STATE RELATING TO SAVINGS AND
LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.

[(f)] (G) Appeal.

Any applicant may appeal any action or nonaction of the
Division Director [under this section in accordance with Title 8,
Subtitle 4 of this article] TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BALTIMORE
CITY APPROPRIATE CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY.

9-310. Electronic terminals.

(a) "Electronic terminal" defined.