(a) A mutual bank may not begin operation until the department has given its approval to do so. The department may not grant approval to begin operation until the mutual bank has qualified as an insured bank under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and complied with the provisions of Alaska Stat. Chapter 06.05 (Alaska Banking Code) that are not inconsistent with this chapter. A mutual bank that ceases to be qualified under this subsection shall immediately stop operation.
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(b) A mutual bank may not commence operation until it has deposited in cash to its credit as an expense fund such sums as the department may require. The deposit shall be evidenced by transferable deferred payment certificates.
