1. Authorization. A credit union, with the prior written approval of the superintendent, may issue to its members cards or other devices permitting such to its members that permit the members to gain access to or participate in an established electronic funds transfer system.

2. Limitations. The use of such cards or other devices pursuant to subsection 1 by the members of the credit union shall be subject to the conditions and limitations set forth in section 853 and 857.

Sec. 17. 9-B MRSA §826, as amended by PL 1983, c. 373, §2, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§826. Offices and satellite facilities

A credit union may establish, relocate, close and operate a branch or satellite facility in accordance with chapter 33, except that the limitation of section 337, subsection 2 does not apply.__The limits of section 863 apply to credit union investment in real estate for office facilities.__The establishment, relocation or closing of a branch or facility must meet the needs and convenience of the credit union's members.

Sec. 18. 9-B MRSA §827, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 512, §1, is amended to read:

3. Lien on shares. A credit union may impress and enforce a lien on the shares and dividends of a member to the extent of any loan made to and any dues or charges payable by that member. A credit union that has been designated a community development credit union pursuant to section 817 may impress and enforce a lien on the shares and dividends of a nonmember to the extent of any loan made to and any dues or charges payable by that nonmember.

Sec. 19. 9-B MRSA §831, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1997, c. 108, §11, is further amended to read:

2. Share transactions. The provisions of section sections 422-A, 427, 428 and 429 are applicable to shares or accounts in a credit union.

Sec. 20. 9-B MRSA §832, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1979, c. 663, §54, is further amended to read:

2. Payments to fund. Before the payment of a dividend, there shall must be set apart into the guaranty fund a percentage