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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 4§ 18153 Branch Office Designation Requirements

§ 18153 Branch Office Designation Requirements

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§ 18153 Branch Office Designation Requirements

This law says that if a company has extra offices, each one must have a clear name or number with the word 'branch' or 'office' in it, and this name must be easy to see at the office.

Key Takeaways

  • •Extra offices must have a clear name or number.
  • •The name must include the word 'branch' or 'office'.
  • •The name must be easy to see at the office.

Example

A bank has a main office and a smaller office in another part of town.

The smaller office must have a sign that says something like 'Main Street Branch' or 'Office #2' so people know it's part of the bank.

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

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§ 18153 Branch Office Designation Requirements

An industrial loan company which maintains a branch office or branch offices shall give to each branch office maintained by it a specified designation by name or number and include in the designation the word “branch” or the word “office” and shall prominently display the designation at the place of business of the branch. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 964.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

industrial loan companybranch officedesignationbranchoffice

Related Statutes

  • § 18147 Branch Office Approval Requirements
  • § 18148 Branch Office Opening Deadline
  • § 18150 Branch Office Authorization Display
  • § 18151 Branch Office Authorization Penalty
  • § 18154 Branch Office Closure Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 18153.
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