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IN THE MATTER OF:

MARKLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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CERTIFICATION

DOCKET NOS. CF-2008-7550-S
                         CF-2008-7549-S

The undersigned hereby certifies, on behalf of the Banking Commissioner ("Commissioner"), that:

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On August 15, 2008, the Commissioner issued an Order to Cease and Desist (“Order”), Notice of Intent to Fine and Notice of Right to Hearing against Markland Technologies, Inc. (“Respondent”) (collectively “Notice”), which Notice is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein;
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The Order provided that it would remain in effect and become permanent against Respondent if a hearing was not requested within 14 days of its receipt;
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On August 18, 2008, the Notice was sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to Respondent;
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On September 12, 2008, the Notice was returned to the Department of Banking marked “Returned to Sender – Unclaimed”;
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On September 4, 2008, the Notice was served on the Commissioner, and on September 8, 2008, in accordance with Section 36b-33(h) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Notice of Service on the Banking Commissioner, dated September 8, 2008 (“Notice of Service”), was sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to Respondent;
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Respondent has failed to request a hearing on the matters set forth in the Order within 14 days of the date of the Notice of Service; and
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On September 23, 2008, the Order issued against Respondent became permanent.
                                  HOWARD F. PITKIN
                                  BANKING COMMISSIONER

Dated at Hartford, Connecticut
this 6th day of October 2008.             By: _________/s/___________
                                                          Jesse B. Silverman
                                                          Administrative Attorney



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