1. (1) All provisions of 32-1-240 through 32-1-245, MCA, and ARM 2.59.2201 through 2.59.2209 are applicable.

2. (2) Prior to submitting a bid for the assets and liabilities of a closed bank, organizers must:

   1. (a) appoint a spokesperson who is empowered to speak for and sign documents on behalf of the organization;
   2. (b) have written verification in hand that capital for the new bank is on deposit and will be available prior to the new bank opening;
   3. (c) have written verification of blanket bond coverage for the new bank; and
   4. (d) provide all details of the proposed purchase arrangement along with a copy of the purchase and assumption agreement and other related documents required by the closed bank receiver.
3. (3) Details of the proposed purchase along with a copy of the purchase and assumption agreement must be submitted to the department prior to submitting a bid for the closed bank.

Authorizing statute(s): 32-1-218, 32-1-240, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 32-1-240, MCA

History: NEW, 1987 MAR p. 1970, Eff. 10/30/87; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 1146, Eff. 4/29/94; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 MAR p. 1181; AMD, 2017 MAR p. 486, Eff. 4/29/17; TRANS and AMD, from 2.60.501, 2025 MAR, Notice No. 2025-900, Eff. 9/13/25.