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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 7Ch. 7Art. 4§ 18538 Member Assessment Default Consequences

§ 18538 Member Assessment Default Consequences

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§ 18538 Member Assessment Default Consequences

Key Takeaways

  • •If a member doesn't pay their fee on time, they get reported within 24 hours.
  • •The member can't sell or offer their investment papers until they pay what they owe.
  • •If the fee isn't paid in 30 days, legal action can be taken to make them pay.
  • •Once everything is paid, the member can go back to selling their investment papers.

Example

A credit union doesn't pay its required fee on time.

The credit union gets reported and can't sell its investment papers until it pays the fee. If it doesn't pay in 30 days, they can be taken to court. Once they pay, they can sell their investment papers again.

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

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§ 18538 Member Assessment Default Consequences

In the event any member fails to pay an assessment when due, Guaranty Corporation shall report such default in writing to the commissioner and the defaulting member within 24 hours of such default and thereafter the rights and benefits of membership of such defaulting member in Guaranty Corporation shall be suspended and the defaulting member shall not be authorized to sell or issue its investment certificates in any form until all delinquent assessments are paid in full; provided, however, that the thrift obligations of the defaulting member shall continue to be protected as provided in this chapter. Within 30 days after default, Guaranty Corporation shall bring an action in law or in equity to enforce payment. If Guaranty Corporation does not bring such action within the time specified, the commissioner may bring an action in law or in equity to enforce such payment. Upon payment of all sums due, the member shall be reinstated and thereafter may sell and issue its investment certificates. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 87, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

assessmentdefaultGuaranty Corporationthrift obligationsinvestment certificates

Related Statutes

  • § 18476 Member And Special Member Definitions
  • § 18506 Guaranty Corporation Membership Advertising
  • § 18509 Guaranty Corporation Dissolution
  • § 18536 Member Assessment Notice Requirements
  • § 15100 Credit Union Loan Policies

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 18538.
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