Sec. 214.

(1) A savings bank that seeks the commissioner's approval under section 302, 303, 312, 336, 412, 421, 701, 709, 710, 711, 711a, 712, 712a, or 715 shall submit an application to the bureau.

(2) The application shall contain information and be accompanied by documents as required by the bureau.

(3) If an application is considered incomplete by the bureau, it will either be returned for completion or the applicant will be requested to submit additional information as necessary to make the application complete.

(4) When the application is considered complete by the bureau, it shall be accepted and the process of reviewing its contents for a decision will begin on that date.

(5) The statutory period, as set forth in this section, regarding the issuance of orders by the commissioner shall commence on the date of acceptance of the application.

(6) If, subsequent to the date of acceptance, the applicant wishes to amend the application or supplement or provide additional material in connection with the application, the commissioner may suspend processing of the application or proceed with the statutory period for the issuance of an order.

(7) In connection with an application, the commissioner may consider additional information from any source.

(8) The commissioner shall approve or disapprove an application in writing within 100 days after the date of acceptance of an application, or the last amendment to the application. An order disapproving an application shall state the basis for disapproval.

(9) An applicant who is dissatisfied with an order of the commissioner, or an institution that is dissatisfied with an objection issued under section 417, may submit a written request for a reconsideration of the order or objection stating the reasons for the request. The request must be received by the bureau within 5 days after the date of the order or objection. The commissioner, within 10 days of receiving the request for reconsideration, shall render a decision on the request for reconsideration. If a petition for reconsideration is granted, the commissioner shall grant the applicant 10 days to file written arguments or briefs. The commissioner may allow for oral argument after granting a petition for reconsideration. The oral argument shall be held within 10 days after granting the petition. The commissioner shall issue a final order, objection, or withdrawal of an objection within 20 days after granting the petition for reconsideration.

(10) Appeal of an order or objection shall not be made by an applicant without first requesting a reconsideration of the order or objection.

History: 1996, Act 354, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1996 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 481, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 2001