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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Depository institution” means a financial institution that:
(i) Is located in this State or maintains a branch in this State; and
(ii) Is authorized to maintain qualifying accounts.
(3) “Eligible customer” means an individual who:
(i) Maintains a qualifying account at a depository institution;
(ii) Is an adult; and
(iii) Is a resident of this State.
(4) “Qualifying account” means a savings account, share account, or other savings product or program:
(i) Offered by a depository institution;
(ii) Insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, or a credit union share guaranty corporation that is approved by the Commissioner; and
(iii) Through which eligible customers may obtain chances to win prizes in a savings promotion raffle.
(5) “Savings promotion raffle” means a contest in which:
(i) The sole consideration required for a chance of winning designated prizes is obtained by the deposit of a specified amount of money in a qualifying account; and
(ii) Each ticket or entry has an equal chance of being drawn.
(b) A depository institution may conduct a savings promotion raffle for the exclusive benefit of eligible customers if:
(1) The depository institution maintains books and records relating to the savings promotion raffle; and
(2) The savings promotion raffle will not:
(i) Harm the depository institution's ability to operate in a safe and sound manner; or
(ii) Mislead the depository institution's customers.
(c) Except as preempted by federal law, the Commissioner may:
(1) Examine the conduct of a savings promotion raffle; and
(2) Issue a cease and desist order under § 5-808 of this article for a violation of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Financial Institutions § 1-211 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/financial-institutions/md-code-fin-inst-sect-1-211/
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