A public hearing by the board may be required on an application for trust powers whenever the board or commissioner determines that it is in the public interest to hold such a hearing or whenever an interested party's request for an opportunity to be heard is granted. Notice of hearing on an application must, if required, be issued at least forty-five days prior to the hearing on an application. The notice of hearing must be published by the secretary of the board for two successive weeks in the official newspaper of the county of the main banking house, banking houses or offices, drive-in and walkup facilities, or paying and receiving stations are located. The notice of hearing must also be sent by certified mail by the secretary of the board to all banks and trust companies located within the banking association's trade area.
N.D. Admin Code 13-02-16-05
General Authority: NDCC 6-01-04
Law Implemented: NDCC 6-03-02(12), 6-05-01