Whenever the foreign association has complied with provisions of this Part and the commissioner is satisfied that it is doing business according to the provisions of this Part, that it is in sound financial condition and that there is a real need for it to be permitted to enter the state, he shall issue a certificate of authority and of public necessity.  Thereafter, upon each filing of the annual statement provided for in this Part, if the commissioner is satisfied with the condition of the association and with its usefulness and necessity as an agency for thrift and for building and loan purposes generally in this state he shall issue a renewal certificate of authority.

Acts 1970, No. 234, §1.  Acts 1983, No. 675, §1.