Chapters

CHAPTER 449 ESCROW DEPOSITORIES

Contents 449-1 Definitions 449-1.5 Applicability of chapter 449-1.6 Name of escrow depository 449-1.7 Indicia of escrow depository prohibited 449-1.8 Confidential portion of application or records 449-1.9 Powers of commissioner 449-2 Rules 449-3 Excepted from this chapter 449-4 Administrative penalty 449-5 License required to act as escrow depository 449-5.5 Net capital 449-6 Application for license 449-7 Investigation and ruling 449-7.4 Grant of approval 449-7.5 Licensing requirements 449-8 Issuance and renewal of license 449-8.5 Denial of license 449-8.6 Sale or transfer of license or change in control 449-9 Escrow depository's bond 449-10 Suit on bond 449-11 Fidelity bonds; deposit 449-12 Errors and omissions insurance; deposit 449-13 Cancellation of bonds or insurance; withdrawal of deposits 449-14 Fees 449-15 Audited statements 449-16 Accounting for moneys, property, etc. 449-16.5 Earnings on funds 449-17 Revocation and suspension of licenses 449-18 Repealed 449-19 Relocation of office 449-20 Branch offices 449-20.5 Closing branch office 449-21 Maintenance of books and records 449-22 Examinations 449-23 Removal of officers or directors 449-24 Termination of escrow depository operations

     §449-7.5  Licensing requirements.  (a)  Every corporation desiring to be licensed as an escrow depository shall be incorporated in this State and have and maintain a principal place of business in the State for the transaction of its escrow depository business.

     (b)  A license issued under this chapter shall be prominently displayed in the place or places of business of the escrow depository.

     (c)  The escrow depository business shall be under the direct management of an officer, or an employee, designated by its board of directors as escrow officer for the corporation.  The licensee shall inform the commissioner in writing of any change to the designated escrow officer for the corporation at least fifteen days prior to the change, unless the change occurs so unexpectedly that the licensee is unable to provide fifteen days' prior notice; provided that when unexpected circumstances prevent prior notice, the licensee shall provide notice within five business days after the change.  Within five business days of the designation of a new escrow officer by its board of directors, the licensee shall inform the commissioner in writing of the new escrow officer for the corporation, setting forth the experience, integrity, and competency of the new designated escrow officer in handling escrow transactions, and such other information as may be required by the commissioner. [L 1973, c 140, §1; am L 1985, c 269, §50; gen ch 1985; am L 1992, c 205, §8; am L 2013, c 166, §5]