Section 6-906 - Cease and desist orders. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-906. Cease and desist orders.
 

(a)  When order may issue.- The Commissioner shall order any credit union to cease and desist from: 

(1) An unsafe or unsound practice; 

(2) A practice that is injurious to the public interest; or 

(3) A violation of laws or rules or regulations that relate to the Commissioner's supervision of the credit union. 

(b)  Restrictions on withdrawal of money.- To protect depositors or members, the Commissioner may include in a cease and desist order a restriction on the withdrawal of money from any credit union. 

(c)  Correction of violations or practices.- The Commissioner may include in a cease and desist order a requirement that the officers or officials act affirmatively to correct any violation or practice. 

(d)  Hearings.-  

(1) Before a cease and desist order takes effect, the Commissioner shall give the credit union an opportunity for a hearing. 

(2) Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10 of the State Government Article. 

(e)  Orders effective on service.- If the Commissioner determines that the violation or practice under subsection (a) of this section requires immediate action to protect depositors or members, the Commissioner: 

(1) May issue a cease and desist order that is effective on service; and 

(2) Shall give the credit union an opportunity for a hearing to rescind the order. 
 

[1986, ch. 835; 1996, ch. 326, § 2; 2001, ch. 147, § 1; ch. 148, § 1; 2009, ch. 741.]