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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 5Ch. 9Art. 2§ 15250 Credit Union Dissolution Rules

§ 15250 Credit Union Dissolution Rules

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§ 15250 Credit Union Dissolution Rules

This law explains how a credit union can be closed and what must happen before it is shut down.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must get a majority of all members to suggest closing the credit union.
  • •Members can vote to close the credit union at a special meeting, and a majority of all members must agree.
  • •The regulator can approve the closure even if fewer than half of all members vote yes, as long as proper notice was given and most votes cast were yes.
  • •No loans or withdrawals can happen until the members decide on the board's recommendation.

Example

The board of a small credit union wants to shut it down. They send a notice to every member about a special meeting where they will vote on closing the credit union.

If most members show up and say yes to closing, the credit union can be dissolved. Even if only a few members vote, as long as the notice was sent to everyone and a majority of the votes that were cast are yes, the state regulator can still approve the closure.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 15250 Credit Union Dissolution Rules

(a) Whenever the board of directors of a credit union recommends by a vote of a majority of all its members the dissolution of the credit union, the members of the credit union, at any meeting specially called to consider the subject, may elect to dissolve the credit union, by the vote or written consent of a majority of all members of the credit union. (b) The commissioner may approve the dissolution of a credit union which is recommended by the vote of a majority of the board members of the credit union, even if the dissolution is approved by less than a majority of all members of the credit union, if the commissioner finds, upon the written and verified application filed by the board of directors, that (1) notice of the meeting called to consider the dissolution or the written ballot for written vote on the dissolution was mailed to each member entitled to vote upon the question, (2) the notice or the written ballot disclosed the purpose of the meeting or the written vote and informed the membership that approval of the dissolution might be sought pursuant to this section, and (3) a majority of the votes cast upon the question were in favor of the dissolution. (c) Whenever the members of the board of directors vote to recommend the dissolution of any credit union, the credit union shall not make any loans, withdrawal of shares, or withdrawal of certificates for funds until the members approve or disapprove the recommendation of the board of directors. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 539, Sec. 43. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 15251 Credit Union Liquidation Process
  • § 15252 Credit Union Dissolution Certificate
  • § 15253 Credit Union Dissolution Rules
  • § 15254 Credit Union Asset Liquidation
  • § 15255 Credit Union Asset Distribution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 15250.
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