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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 9Ch. 1Art. 1§ 22007 Finance Licensee Definition

§ 22007 Finance Licensee Definition

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§ 22007 Finance Licensee Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'licensee' is someone who gets a special permission (license) to lend money, help others get loans, or manage loan programs.
  • •This rule started working on January 1, 2019.
  • •The law was changed in 2017 but didn't start until 2019.

Example

If someone wants to start a business that gives out loans to people to buy cars.

They need to get a special license from the government to do this. Without this license, they can't legally lend money. The rule about needing this license started in 2019.

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

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§ 22007 Finance Licensee Definition

(a) “Licensee” means any finance lender, broker, or program administrator who receives a license in accordance with this division. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2019. (Repealed (in Sec. 8) and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 475, Sec. 9. (AB 1284) Effective October 4, 2017. Section operative January 1, 2019, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Licenseefinance lenderbrokerprogram administrator

Related Statutes

  • § 22010 Employee Exemption For Lenders
  • § 22101 Finance Lender License Application
  • § 22101.5 Finance Licensee Background Checks
  • § 22103 License Application Fees
  • § 22106 Finance Lender License Details

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 22007.
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