LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 14Ch. 2§ 30205 License Application Review Process

§ 30205 License Application Review Process

Financial Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 30205 License Application Review Process

Key Takeaways

  • •You need to apply and pay fees to get a license.
  • •The boss will check everything about you and your business, like who runs it and how you keep things safe.
  • •They might ask you to come to a meeting where people can say if they think you should get the license or not.

Example

You want to open a bank.

You fill out forms and pay money to apply. The boss checks who works at your bank and how you plan to keep money safe. They might ask you to come to a meeting where people can say if they think your bank should be allowed or not.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 30205 License Application Review Process

Upon the receipt of a proper and complete application for license, and all required fees, the commissioner shall immediately examine and investigate all facts connected with the proposed licensee, including but not limited to its stockholders, directors, officers and managers, and its proposed safeguards with respect to custody, handling, recordkeeping, insurance, and auditing of securities on deposit. The commissioner may or may not require the applicant to submit to an appropriate hearing. At such hearing any interested person may show cause either in favor of, or opposed to, the application. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1057.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

insurancecommissioncustodyporthearingsecuritiesstocklicense

Related Statutes

  • § 30206 License Denial Criteria
  • § 30202 Securities Depository License Fees
  • § 28112 License Application Requirements
  • § 30200 Securities Depository Licensing
  • § 30201 Securities Depository Ownership Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 30205.
View Official Source