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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 1§ 185 Financial Institution Licensees

§ 185 Financial Institution Licensees

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§ 185 Financial Institution Licensees

Key Takeaways

  • •This law lists who can be called a 'licensee' in banking and money-related businesses.
  • •A 'licensee' includes banks, credit unions, and companies that send money for people.
  • •It also includes special banks from other countries or states that are allowed to work here.
  • •The government gives permission to these businesses to handle money safely.

Example

You use an app to send money to a friend.

The company that runs the app is a 'licensee' because the government gave them permission to handle money transfers.

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

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§ 185 Financial Institution Licensees

“Licensee” has the following meanings: (a) Any bank authorized by the commissioner pursuant to Section 1042 to transact banking or trust business. (b) Any industrial bank authorized by the commissioner pursuant to Section 1042 to transact industrial banking business. (c) Any trust company authorized by the commissioner pursuant to Section 1042 to transact trust business. (d) Any foreign (other nation) bank that is licensed under Article 2 (commencing with Section 1780) of Chapter 20 or under Article 3 (commencing with Section 1800) of Chapter 20. (e) Any person licensed by the commissioner as a money transmitter pursuant to Division 1.2 (commencing with Section 2000). (f) Any person authorized by the commissioner to conduct the business of a savings association pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000). (g) Any credit union authorized by the commissioner to conduct business pursuant to Section 14154. (h) Any foreign (other state) credit union licensed by the commissioner to conduct business pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 16000) of Division 5. (i) Any foreign (other nation) credit union licensed by the commissioner to conduct business pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 16500) of Division 5. (j) Any industrial loan company authorized by the commissioner to conduct insurance premium finance business pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 18000). (k) Any corporation licensed by the commissioner as a business and industrial development corporation pursuant to Section 31154. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 12. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 22050 Exempt Financial Entities
  • § 31021 Business Development Corporation Licensing
  • § 3103 Digital Asset Business Regulation
  • § 4828 Bank Merger Asset Transition
  • § 18021 Industrial Loan Deposit Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 185.
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