Maryland Financial Institutions Section 9-911

      (a)      Except with the written consent of the Division Director, a person who has been convicted, or who is convicted, of any crime involving dishonesty or a breach of trust, may not ever serve as an officer or director of an association.

      (b)      However, the pendency of an appeal from the conviction stays the operation of the prohibition of subsection (a) of this section until the appeal is decided or dismissed.