Source: https://www.mass.gov/regulations/209-CMR-5000-parity-with-federal-credit-unions
Timestamp: 2019-04-18 20:26:26+00:00

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M.G.L. c. 171, § 6A.
The purpose of 209 CMR 50.00 et seq. is to specify authorized powers and activities of credit unions, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 171, §6A, and to establish procedures and requirements, applicable to credit unions seeking to exercise powers granted to or conduct activities authorized for federal credit unions under federal law, to the extent that such powers are not otherwise prohibited. In determining whether or not to authorize any power or activity, the Commissioner shall also determine whether or not competition among credit unions will be unreasonably affected and whether public convenience and advantage will be promoted.
209 CMR 50.00 et seq. shall apply only to credit unions as defined by 209 CMR 50.02.
Any power authorized and exercised pursuant to 209 CMR 50.00 et seq. shall be independent from, and in addition to, any other powers granted to credit unions under applicable General Laws, or regulations promulgated thereunder. The express powers granted to credit unions under the General Laws are not limited or otherwise restricted by 209 CMR 50.00 et seq.
Any lending power authorized and exercised pursuant to 209 CMR 50.00 et seq. shall be subject to the limitations on total obligations to one borrower found in M.G.L. c. 171, § 58, unless otherwise specified herein.
Automobile. The word automobile shall include a motorcycle or a truck.
Credit union. A credit union chartered pursuant to M.G.L. c. 171 and subject to examination and supervision by the Commissioner under M.G.L. c. 167.
CUSO. A credit union service organization authorized under 209 CMR 50.08.
Organization member. Any fraternal organization, voluntary association, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, limited liability company pursuant to relevant state law, or limited liability partnership pursuant to relevant state law, composed principally of individual members or stockholders who are themselves eligible to membership in a credit union. Said definition shall be effective as used in M.G.L. c. 171 and 209 CMR 50.00 et seq.
Real Estate Loan. The term real estate loan shall mean a loan secured by a mortgage on an owner-occupied one-to-four family property; on an owner-occupied unit of a condominium; or a loan secured by a mortgage on non-owner occupied, commercial or any other type of real estate that is authorized pursuant to M.G.L. c. 171 and 209 CMR 50.00. The term real estate loan shall also mean a loan secured by a mortgage on a manufactured home that is permanently affixed to the land, qualifies as real property by being titled as real property under the laws of the state where it is located, and qualifies for a home mortgage interest deduction under the Internal Revenue Code.
Strong or Satisfactory Management. A credit union shall be deemed to have strong or satisfactory management if the credit union's management rating meets the definitions set forth in the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s Uniform Financial Institution Rating System (UFIRS).
Troubled Condition. A credit union is deemed to be in troubled condition if notified of such by the Division or the NCUA pursuant to the Federal Credit Union Act and the regulations promulgated by the NCUA.
The Commissioner may issue from time to time advisory rulings, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 8, interpreting any provision of the regulations issued hereunder. Each regulation or officially published interpretation or guideline issued by the NCUA which interprets a provision of federal law, as defined by 209 CMR 50.02, similar in substance to a provision of 209 CMR 50.00 et seq., shall, until rescinded by the NCUA, be deemed by the Commissioner to be an advisory ruling issued under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 8; provided, however, that the Commissioner, at any time, may reject such a regulation or officially published interpretation or guideline issued by the NCUA.
(1) Financial and Managerial Requirements. Any credit union engaging in an activity pursuant to 209 CMR 50.00 et seq. must be well or adequately capitalized, and shall not be in troubled condition.
(1) General. A credit union that is well or adequately capitalized, and has not been notified that it is in troubled condition, may engage in any activity listed under 209 CMR 50.05(3) by submitting an application to, and receiving approval from the Commissioner before commencing the activity.
(2) Application. The application must include a complete description of the credit union's proposed activity, the credit union's investment in such activity, a description of the business purpose as well as the anticipated financial and business impact, the written policies required by 209 CMR 50.04(2), as well as a representation and undertaking that the activity will be conducted in accordance with Massachusetts and federal law. The application must also provide any other information the Commissioner may require.
2. Credit Union Service Organizations. Shared branch offices may be established through a CUSO or by written agreement among two or more credit unions. Such CUSO shall comply with 209 CMR 50.08.
4. Maximum investment. Shared branch offices shall be subject to the investment limitations to purchase, hold and lease real estate suitable for the transaction of business, found at M.G.L. c. 171, § 75 and 209 CMR 50.06(3)(e) and 209 CMR 50.07(2)(i). In the event of a conflict between the investment limitations of M.G.L. c. 171, § 75 and the maximum investment limitations of 209 CMR 50.08(2)(a)l.a. and b. governing CUSOs, the former provision shall control.
1. Investments in Community Development Credit Unions. A credit union may, individually or with other credit unions or federal credit unions, make deposits in, invest in, or lend to, a state or federally chartered credit union designated as a community development or low-income credit union located in the Commonwealth. A credit union's total deposits, investments and loans to all community development credit unions shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 5% of its total paid in and unimpaired capital and surplus, as of its last calendar year-end financial report.
2. Community Development Loan Pools. A credit union may, with other state or federally-chartered credit unions or banks, invest in, or lend to, a residential mortgage loan pool designed to promote affordable housing for low to moderate income persons residing in the Commonwealth for the purpose of meeting its obligations under the Massachusetts Community Reinvestment Act, M.G.L. c. 167, § 14. Such investments and loans shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 5% of the credit union's total paid in and unimpaired capital and surplus, as of its last calendar year-end financial report. Credit unions shall comply with the member business lending provisions found in NCUA Rules and Regulations Part 723 when lending to mortgage loan pools.
(d) Employee Benefits Funded by Impermissible Investments. A credit union may provide employee benefits, including retirement benefits, to its employees and officers, individually or collectively with other credit unions, that are funded by impermissible investments. The kind and amount of these benefits must be reasonable given the credit union's size, financial condition, and the duties of the employees. A credit union investment to fund an employee benefit plan obligation is not subject to the investment limitations of M.G.L. c. 171 and may purchase an investment that would otherwise be impermissible if the investment is directly related to the credit union's obligation or potential obligation under the employee benefit plan and the credit union holds the investment only for as long as it has an actual or potential obligation under the employee benefit plan. All activities under 209 CMR 50.05(3)(d) shall conform to the procedural and substantive requirements of 12 CFR § 701.19.
A credit union may engage in derivatives activities as authorized pursuant to 12 CFR § 703, Subpart B. The credit union shall meet the eligibility standards pursuant to 12 CFR § 703.108(a), and all activities under 209 CMR 50.05(3)(e) shall conform to the procedural and substantive requirements of 12 CFR § 703, Subpart B and 12 CFR § 741.219(b).
(f) Pilot Investment Program. A credit union that is well capitalized and has not been notified that it is in troubled condition may apply to and receive written approval from the Commissioner to participate in a pilot investment program. The application must address the items outlined in 12 CFR § 703.19(b)(1) through 12 CFR § 703.19(b)(9). In approving a credit union's application for participation in a pilot program, the Commissioner may impose such terms and conditions as he or she deems necessary.
(g) Secondary Capital. A credit union designated in writing as “low income” by the Division of Banks and NCUA pursuant to 12 CFR § 741.204(b) may accept secondary capital accounts in accordance with 12 CFR § 701.34(b). Before accepting secondary capital, the low-income credit union must adopt a written Secondary Capital Plan that addresses the criteria stated in 12 CFR 701.34 (b)(1) and submit the plan for approval to the Commissioner and NCUA. The credit union shall conform to all other procedural and substantive requirements of 12 CFR § 701.34(b), 12 CFR § 701.34(c), and 12 CFR § 701.34(d).
(h) Private Label Investments. A credit union may invest in private label mortgage-related securities, as authorized pursuant to 12 CFR § 703.14(a). All activities under 209 CMR 50.05(3)(h) shall conform to the procedural and substantive requirements of 12 CFR § 703, Subpart A, and such investments shall be made in accordance with a detailed written policy approved and reviewed annually by the credit union’s directors.
General. The authorities provided in 209 CMR 50.05(3)(i) are only for those activities listed. A credit union may engage in other activities if they are permitted and determined by the NCUA to be incidental powers pursuant 12 CFR § 721 pursuant to regulations, guidelines or written opinions of the General Counsel of the NCUA only if the Commissioner affirmatively determines by regulation or in writing that the activity is reasonably related to an individual power set out in 209 CMR 50.05(3)(i).
1. Internal audits. A credit union may perform internal audits for other credit unions.
2. Other services. A credit union may provide the following correspondent services to other credit unions: loan processing, loan servicing, member check cashing services, disbursing share withdrawals and loan proceeds, cashing and selling money orders, and automated teller machine deposit services.
(b) Trustee or Custodial Services through Outside Vendors. A credit union may offer trustee or custodial services as defined at 12 CFR § 721.3 either directly or through outside vendors.
(1) General. A credit union that is well or adequately capitalized and has not been notified that it is in troubled condition may engage in any activity listed under 209 CMR 50.06(3), by providing the Commissioner written notice 30 days prior to commencing the new activity. The Commissioner may modify, curtail, rescind, or otherwise limit any activity listed under 209 CMR 50.06(3) for safety and soundness reasons pursuant to 209 CMR 50.04(4). Notification of limitations will be provided within the 30 day notice period. At the time the notice is filed or at any time the notice is pending, a credit union may request that the Commissioner waive and the Commissioner may waive the remaining notice period.
(2) Notice. The written notice must include a complete description of the activity conducted, the credit union's investment in such activity, and a representation and undertaking that the activity will be conducted in accordance with Massachusetts and federal law. Any credit union filing notice pursuant to 209 CMR 50.06(1) is deemed to have agreed to conduct the activity in a manner consistent with applicable guidelines. The Commissioner may require other information as deemed necessary.
(a) Non-Member Monetary Instrument Services. As set forth in 12 CFR § 721 and NCUA Opinion Letter 02-0250, in order to provide monetary instrument services for non-members, a credit union may engage in the following: may establish a simplified membership program, with a non-dividend bearing membership account; with appropriate limitations may provide wire transfer services as a promotional activity pursuant to 209 CMR 50.07(2)(h)(2)g. and 209 CMR 50.06(3)(a); and in appropriate circumstances may provide wire transfer services as a charitable activity. A credit union may also offer check cashing and money transfer services to certain non-members within the credit union's field of­ membership including the following: the sale of negotiable checks, travelers checks, money orders and other similar money transfer instruments; the cashing of checks and money orders; and the receiving of international and domestic electronic fund transfers.
(b) Certain Finders Activities. A credit union may make insurance, mutual funds and annuities available to its members through outside vendors subject to the requirements of 12 CFR § 721 and Massachusetts law. A credit union may also provide additional finder activities.
(c) Operational Programs. A credit union may provide payroll services.
1. Low Income Designated Credit Unions. A credit union designated in writing as “low income” by the Division of Banks and NCUA pursuant to 12 CFR § 741.204(b) may accept deposits for any purpose from any source up to the aggregate of 20% of its existing deposits or $3 million, whichever is greater. Said deposits shall not exceed federal or excess share insurance limits. Any acceptance of deposits made under 209 CMR 50.06(3)(d) shall be made in accordance with a detailed written policy approved and reviewed annually by the credit union's directors.
2. Non-low Income Designated Credit Unions. A credit union that is not designated as low income may accept deposits for any purpose from any credit union insured by the NCUA up to 20% of its existing deposits or $3 million, whichever is greater. Said deposits shall not exceed federal or excess share insurance limits. Any acceptance of deposits made under 209 CMR 50.06(3)(d) shall be made in accordance with a detailed written policy approved and reviewed annually by the credit union's directors.
(e) Investments in Land, Building, Improvements, and Equipment. A credit union may invest in land, building, improvements and equipment. Notice is required if a credit union invests more than $1,000,000 per one parcel of real estate or purchase of equipment per transaction.
(f) Charitable Donation Accounts. A credit union may establish charitable donation accounts. All charitable donation accounts shall conform to the procedural and substantive requirements of 12 CFR § 721.3(b)(2).
(1) A credit union that is well or adequately capitalized and has not been notified that it is in troubled condition may engage in the activities listed in 209 CMR 50.07(2) without filing an application or providing notice to the Commissioner, provided the activities continue to be deemed legally permissible by the Commissioner, and the activities are conducted in accordance with applicable Massachusetts or federal law.
(a) Additional Consumer Loan Participation Authority Not Included in M.G.L. c. 171. A credit union may, by written agreement, make or invest in consumer loan participations with any credit union service organization or any state or federal government agency and its subdivisions meeting the requirements of 209 CMR 50.07 subject to the terms and conditions applicable to federal credit unions found in 12 CFR § 701.22. For the purposes of 209 CMR 50.07(2)(a), a consumer loan is defined as a loan or line of credit, whether secured by collateral or security of any nature or unsecured, for consumer or other purposes other than a real estate loan.
(b) Real Estate Loan Participations. A credit union may, by written agreement, make or invest in real estate loan participations with any federally-chartered or federally-insured credit union, any federally-chartered or federally-insured bank, any state or federal government agency and any subdivision thereof, or any credit union service organization meeting the requirements of 209 CMR 50.07 subject to the terms and conditions applicable to federal credit unions found in 12 CFR §701.22.
(c) Deposits in Federally Insured Banks and Credit Unions.
a. A credit union may invest in the deposits, including certificates of deposit, of federally insured banks located within or without the Commonwealth, provided such institutions are well capitalized under applicable federal share or deposit insurance laws and regulations.
b. A credit union may invest in the shares and deposits, including certificates of deposit, of federally insured credit unions located within or without the Commonwealth, provided such institutions are well capitalized under applicable federal share or deposit insurance laws and regulations.
c. Certificates of deposit authorized by 209 CMR 50.07(2)(c)1.a. and b. ( may exceed two years in maturity provided such investment is consistent with a credit union's formal asset liability management strategy.
2. Cash on Hand Requirements. Deposits or certificates of deposit authorized by 209 CMR 50.07(2)(c)1.a. and b. shall not qualify towards the cash on hand requirements of M.G.L. c. 171, § 71, unless the deposit or certificate of deposit meets the maturity and eligible depository requirements of M.G.L. c. 171, § 71.
(d) Additional Investment Authorities. A credit union may invest or engage in investment repurchase transactions; securities lending transactions; borrowing repurchase transactions, including reverse repurchase transactions; and federal funds from any financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the NCUA subject to the terms and conditions applicable to federal credit unions found in 12 CFR Part 703. Any investments made under 209 CMR 50.07(2)(d) shall be made in accordance with a detailed written policy approved and reviewed annually by the credit union's directors.
(e) Interest Bearing Corporate Checking Accounts. To the extent permitted by federal law, a credit union may pay dividends on organization member share draft accounts and may permit such organization members to make withdrawals from such accounts by negotiable or transferable instruments or other orders for the purpose of making transfers to third parties; provided, however, that the entire beneficial interest in such account shall be held by an organization member.
(f) Treasury Tax and Loan Depositories. A credit union may establish Treasury Tax and Loan Remittance Accounts subject to the requirements and limitations of 12 U.S.C. § 1767(a) and 12 CFR § 701.37, its implementing regulations. Such authority shall not extend to acting as a fiscal agent or depository for the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions unless expressly authorized by Massachusetts law.
1. Authority. A credit union may engage in automobile and personal property lease financing transactions with its members on a net, full payout basis. Such automobile and personal leasing activities may be conducted on either a direct or indirect basis and on either an open or closed end basis.
2. Conditions and Limitations. All credit union leasing activities shall strictly conform to the conditions and limitations set forth in 12 CFR Part 714, Leasing. Those requirements include, but are not limited to, provisions governing maximum residual value; salvage values over leased property; and, contingent liability insurance policy endorsements for leasing. Credit union leasing activities shall remain subject to applicable usury limits under Massachusetts law.
1. General. The authorities provided in 209 CMR 50.07(2)(h)2. are only for those activities listed. A credit union may engage in other activities if they are permitted and determined by the NCUA to be incidental powers pursuant 12 CFR § 721 pursuant to regulations, guidelines or written opinions of the General Counsel of the NCUA only if the Commissioner affirmatively determines by regulation or in writing that the activity is reasonably related to an individual power set out in 209 CMR 50.07(2)(h)2..
a. Certification Services. A credit union may provide the following certification services: notary services, signature guarantees, certification of electronic signatures, and share draft certifications.
b. Charitable Contributions and Donations. A credit union may make charitable contributions and donations, including gifts the credit union provides to assist others through contributions of staff, equipment, money, or other resources. Examples of charitable contributions include donations to community groups, nonprofit organizations, other credit unions or credit union affiliated causes, as well as donations to create charitable foundations.
c. Correspondent Services. A credit union may provide the following correspondent services to other federally-insured credit unions: loan processing, loan servicing, member check cashing services, disbursing share withdrawals and loan proceeds, cashing and selling money orders, and automated teller machine deposit services.
d. Electronic Financial Services. A credit union may provide the following electronic financial services: automated teller machines, electronic fund transfers, online transaction processing through a web site, web site hosting services, account aggregation services, and Internet access services to perform or deliver products or services to members.
i. Agreements Relative to Excess Capacity in Personnel. A credit union with excess capacity in its personnel may enter into an agreement to permit its employees to work elsewhere subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 171, § 19.
ii. Sale or Lease of Excess Capacity in Data Processing Equipment or Services. A credit union may sell or lease the excess capacity in data processing equipment or services.
iii. Sale or Lease of Excess Capacity in Facilities, Equipment or Office Space. A credit union may sell or lease the excess capacity in facilities, equipment or office space.
f. Financial Counseling. A credit union may provide advice, guidance or services to members to promote thrift or to otherwise assist members on financial matters and may provide the following financial counseling services if said services are provided by the credit union for a fee: income tax preparation service; electronic tax filing for members; counseling regarding estate and retirement planning; investment counseling; and debt and budget counseling.
g. Finder Activities. A credit union may provide the following finder activities by offering products and services to members through outside vendors: through the sale of advertising space on the credit union's web site and account statements and receipts; and selling statistical or consumer financial information to outside vendors to facilitate the sale of their products to the members of the credit union.
h. Marketing Activities. A credit union may engage in the following marketing activities: advertising and other promotional activities such as raffles, membership referral drives, and the purchase or use of advertising.
i. Member Monetary Instrument Services. A credit union may provide the following monetary instrument services to its members: sale and exchange of foreign currency and U.S. commemorative coins; use of a credit union's accounts in foreign financial institutions to facilitate members' transfer and negotiation of checks denominated in foreign currency; and engaging in monetary transfer services for members, provided, however, that under no circumstances can a credit union engage in foreign exchange activities for speculative purposes for its own account.
j. Stored Value Products. A credit union may provide the following stored value products: stored value cards, public transportation tickets, event and attraction tickets, gift certificates, prepaid phone cards, postage stamps, electronic benefits transfer script, and similar media.
k. Health Savings Accounts. A credit union may offer health savings accounts. The term health savings account shall include a tax-advantaged savings account a member may use to pay some medical expenses not covered by health insurance in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 223 and any guidelines issued by the NCUA.
l. Loan-related Products. A credit union may provide the following loan-related products: debt cancellation agreements and debt suspension agreements.
The credit union shall adopt policies relative to debt cancellation or debt suspension agreements to include provisions addressing, but not limited to, disclosures relative to the prohibition against tying; total fees; payment methods and termination process; eligibility requirements; and an affirmative election by the member to purchase a debt cancellation or debt suspension product, and a written acknowledgment of the disclosures with receipt by the member.
Any agreement between the credit union and the vendor, and any agreements with additional or different third parties in connection with this authority, must include a provision that allows the Division access to its records regarding debt cancellation or debt suspension products for examination purposes. Any agreement with the vendor or any additional or different third parties must include provisions granting the Division access to the books and records of third party providers for the purpose of verifying compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and regulatory guidelines.
The credit union shall also be subject to any directives and regulations the National Credit Union Administration and the Division may promulgate in the future on debt cancellation or debt suspension products.
Should the credit union decide to compensate member service representatives for the sale of debt cancellation or debt suspension agreements, said compensation would have to be at a nominal level. The credit union would be required to establish written policies and internal controls in connection with said incentive and monitor compliance with such policies and controls at least annually.
(m) Investments in Land, Building, Improvements, and Equipment. A credit union may invest in land, building, improvements and equipment up to $1,000,000 per one parcel of real estate or purchase of equipment per transaction without providing notice to the Commissioner.
(a) General. A credit union that is well or adequately capitalized, and has not been notified that it is in troubled condition, may engage in any activity listed under 209 CMR 50.08(2) by submitting an application to, and receiving approval from the Commissioner before commencing the activity.
(b) Application. The application must include a complete description of the credit union's proposed activity, the credit union's investment in such activity, a description of the business purpose as well as the anticipated financial and business impact, the written policies required by 209 CMR 50.04(2), as well as a representation and undertaking that the activity will be conducted in accordance with Massachusetts and federal law. The application must also provide any other information the Commissioner may require.
b. Lending. A credit union's total loans to all CUSOs shall not exceed, in the aggregate, 1% of its total paid in and unimpaired capital and surplus, as of its last calendar year-end financial report. The lending authority under 209 CMR 50.08(2)(a)l.b. is independent from the investment authority authorized under 209 CMR 50.08(2)(a)l.a.
c. Investment Limitations. The investment authorized by 209 CMR 50.08(2)(a)l.a. shall not include the power to acquire control, directly or indirectly, of another financial institution or to invest in shares, stocks or obligations of a trade association, liquidity facility or any similar organization, corporation, or association, except as otherwise expressly authorized by 12 U.S.C. § 1781 et seq. or M.G.L. c. 171.
1. Checking and Currency Services.
Clerical, Professional and Management Services.
(i). Agreements Relative to Excess Capacity in Personnel. A CUSO with excess capacity in its personnel may enter into an agreement to permit its employees to work elsewhere subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 171, § 19, and applicable state and federal law.
Business loan origination, including the authority to buy and sell participation interests in such loans.
Consumer Mortgage Loan Origination, including the authority to buy and sell participation interest in such loans.
Real estate leasing of excess CUSO property.
c. Sale of repossessed collateral.
Record Retention, Security and Disaster Recovery Services.
e. Record retention and storage.
Student Loan Origination, including the authority to buy and sell participation interests in such loans.
CUSO Investments in Non-CUSO Service Providers. In connection with providing a permissible service, a CUSO may invest in a non-CUSO service provider. The amount of the CUSO's investment is limited to the amount necessary to participate in the service provider, or a greater amount if necessary to receive a reduced price for goods or services.
13. Trust and Trust-Related Services. Trust and trust-related services as set forth at 12 CFR § 712.5(p): Acting as administrator for prepaid legal service plans; acting as trustee, guardian, conservator, estate administrator, or in any other fiduciary capacity; and trust services.
a. Agency for sale of insurance.
Check Cashing and Money Transfer Services to Certain Nonmembers Who Are Eligible for Specified Fields of Membership.
Receiving international and domestic electronic fund transfers.
(c) "Real estate brokerage" under 12 CFR § 712.5(q).
(a) Corporate Structure. A credit union may invest in or lend to a CUSO structured as a business corporation, provided such entity is established and maintained under relevant federal or state law, or limited liability company or limited partnership, provided such entity is established and maintained under relevant state law. A credit union may also invest in a federally-chartered CUSO pursuant to 209 CMR 50.08 if said federally-chartered CUSO limits itself at all times to those activities that can be conducted by a state-chartered CUSO pursuant to 209 CMR 50.08(2).
(b) Separate Corporate Identity. A CUSO shall maintain a separate and distinct corporate identity from the investing credit union. A credit union or CUSO that complies with the provisions of 12 CFR § 712.3, 12 CFR § 712.4, and 12 CFR § 712.8 shall be deemed to be in compliance with 209 CMR 50.08(4).
Officials and Senior Management Employees. Officials, senior management employees and their immediate family members of a credit union that has outstanding loans or investments in a CUSO shall not receive any salary, commission, investment income, or other income or compensation from the CUSO either directly or indirectly, or from any person being serviced through the CUSO as set forth under 12 CFR § 712.8.
(a) General. Once a credit union has applied for and received approval from the Commissioner to engage in any CUSO activity pursuant to 209 CMR 50.08(1), they may subsequently engage in other CUSO activities listed under 209 CMR 50.08(2) by only providing notice to the Commissioner. In order to qualify for the notice authority pursuant to 209 CMR 50.08(6), a credit union must be well or adequately capitalized and has not been notified that it is in troubled condition. The written notice shall be provided 30 days prior to commencing the new activity. At the time the notice is filed or at any time the notice is pending, a credit union may request that the Commissioner waive and the Commissioner may waive the remaining notice period.
(b) Notice. The notice must include a complete description of the activity conducted, the credit union's investment in such activity, and a representation and undertaking that the activity will be conducted in accordance with Massachusetts and federal law. Any credit union filing notice pursuant to 209 CMR 50.08(6) is deemed to have agreed to conduct the activity in a manner consistent with applicable guidelines.

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