Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS |
TITLE 3. BANKING INSTITUTIONS -- COMMERCIAL BANKS |
SUBTITLE 7. CONSOLIDATIONS, MERGERS, AND TRANSFERS OF ASSETS |
PART II. RIGHTS OF OBJECTING STOCKHOLDERS |
§ 3-719. Right to fair value
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(a) General rule. -- The owner of shares of stock that were voted against a consolidation, merger, or transfer of assets is entitled to receive the fair value of those shares, in cash, if the transaction becomes effective.
(b) Procedure by stockholder. -- A stockholder who desires to receive payment of the fair value for shares under this section, within 30 days after the transaction becomes effective, shall:
(1) Make a written demand on the successor for payment; and
(2) Surrender the stock certificates.