(a) A reduction of the outstanding capital stock of a commercial bank: (1) Is not valid unless approved by the Commissioner; and (2) May not be made to an amount that is less than that required in § 3-209(b) of this title. (b) The Commissioner shall base approval on a finding that the assets of the commercial bank remaining after the proposed reduction of its capital stock will be sufficient to pay all of the claims of existing creditors.
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