Maryland Financial Institutions Section 3-703

      (a)      An agreement of consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the full authorized membership of the board of directors of each constituent commercial bank.

      (b)      The agreement shall include:

            (1)      The name of each constituent bank and the address of its principal banking office;

            (2)      The terms of the proposed transaction;

            (3)      A statement that the agreement is subject to approval by the Commissioner and by the stockholders of each constituent bank;

            (4)      Provisions for disposing of any stock of the successor that is not taken by objecting stockholders of the constituent banks;

            (5)      As to the successor:

                  (i)      The address of the proposed principal banking office;

                  (ii)      The authorized capital stock, including the number of shares and the parvalue of each share of stock;

                  (iii)      Whether it will issue preferred stock in the proposed transaction and, if so, the amount, terms, and preferences; and

                  (iv)      Any amendments to its charter and bylaws; and

            (6)      Any other provisions that the Commissioner requires to carry out the Commissioner's duties with respect to the proposed transaction.

      (c)      After the board of directors of each constituent bank has approved the agreement, the following shall be filed with the Commissioner for approval:

            (1)      The agreement;

            (2)      The name and address of each office of the constituent banks and of the successor;

            (3)      The name and residence address of each individual who will be a director when the proposed transaction becomes effective;

            (4)      The name and residence address of each individual who will be an officer when the proposed transaction becomes effective;

            (5)      A certified copy of the approving resolution of each board of directors, showing the required approval by the board; and

            (6)      Evidence of proper action by the board of directors of any constituent national banking association.

      (d)      (1)      Except as otherwise provided by law, any person who knowingly submits false information to the Commissioner while complying with subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

            (2)      A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.