Section 487.12204 - Declaratory rulings, orders, or determinations(1) The commissioner may issue declaratory rulings in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, or issue orders on applications by 1 or more banks to exercise powers not specifically authorized by this act that will authorize banks to exercise powers appropriate and necessary to compete with other providers of financial services.(2) In the exercise of the discretion permitted by this section, the commissioner shall consider the ability of banks to exercise any additional power in a safe and sound manner, the authority of depository institutions operating under state or federal law or regulation, the powers of other competing entities providing financial services, and any specific limitations on bank powers contained in this act or in any other law of this state. The commissioner shall give notice, at least quarterly, to all banks of declaratory rulings, orders, or determinations issued during the preceding quarter under this section.1999, Act 276, Eff. 3/1/2000.