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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 3§ 17649 Commissioner'S Liquidation Authority

§ 17649 Commissioner'S Liquidation Authority

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§ 17649 Commissioner'S Liquidation Authority

This law lets a state commissioner act for a licensee to sell or transfer property and handle legal cases, and any documents he signs are treated as if the licensee’s own officers signed them.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commissioner can sign deeds, releases, and other papers for the licensee.
  • •Those signed papers are legally effective as if the licensee’s board signed them.
  • •The commissioner can also sue or defend lawsuits on behalf of the licensee.

Example

A state agency shuts down a small business and the commissioner sells the business’s building to pay creditors.

The commissioner signs a deed to transfer the building. Because of this law, that deed is just as valid as if the business’s own officers had signed it.

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

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§ 17649 Commissioner'S Liquidation Authority

For the purpose of executing and performing any of the powers and duties conferred upon him by this article, the commissioner may in the name of the licensee or in his own name prosecute and defend any suit or other legal proceeding and may in the name of the licensee or in his own name as commissioner execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all deeds, assignments, releases, requests for reconveyance, and other instruments necessary and proper to effectuate any sale of real or personal property or other transaction in connection with the liquidation of the licensee. Any deed, assignment, release, request for reconveyance, or other instrument executed pursuant to this section is valid and effectual for all purposes as though it was executed by the officers of such licensee with the authority of its board of directors. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 2130.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commissionerlicenseeliquidationdeedsassignmentsboard of directors

Related Statutes

  • § 17635 Conservator To Liquidator Conversion
  • § 17636 Receiver Appointment Liquidation
  • § 17637 Liquidation Expenses Payment
  • § 17638 Commissioner Liquidation Powers
  • § 17640 Commissioner Authority Over Licensee Assets

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 17649.
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