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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 2§ 18117 Industrial Loan Company Denial

§ 18117 Industrial Loan Company Denial

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§ 18117 Industrial Loan Company Denial

This law says the government can reject an application to start a special type of money-lending business if they think it's a bad idea or if the people involved seem shady.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can stop a new money-lending business if it doesn't help the public.
  • •If someone running the business lied or broke the law before, the application can be denied.
  • •The business must follow all the rules to get approved.

Example

A group of people want to start a company to lend money to small businesses.

If one of the people starting the company lied on their application or was convicted of fraud in the past, the government can say no to their business.

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

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§ 18117 Industrial Loan Company Denial

The commissioner, upon reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard, may deny the application for any of the following reasons: (a) The public convenience and advantage will not be promoted by the establishment of the proposed industrial loan company. (b) The industrial loan company is being formed for a purpose other than the legitimate objectives contemplated by this division. (c) The proposed capital structure is inadequate. (d) Any proposed officer, director, or shareholder of the applicant has, within the last 10 years, (1) been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a crime, or (2) committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit, which crime or act is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a person engaged in business in accordance with the provisions of this division. (e) The applicant has not complied with all the applicable provisions of this division. (f) The proposed officers and directors do not have sufficient banking, industrial loan, finance company, or other experience to afford reasonable promise of successful operation. (g) A false statement of a material fact has been made in the application. (h) The applicant or any officer, director, or incorporator of the applicant has violated any provision of this division or the rules thereunder or any similar regulatory scheme of a foreign jurisdiction. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 974, Sec. 9.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

complianceportdirectorfraudshareholdercommissioncrimetrial

Related Statutes

  • § 28120 License Denial Grounds
  • § 12221 License Denial Grounds
  • § 23011 License Application Denial
  • § 4855 Sale Approval Criteria
  • § 50126 Application Denial Grounds

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 18117.
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