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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.6Ch. 5Art. 2§ 4948 Bank Conversion Approval Certificates

§ 4948 Bank Conversion Approval Certificates

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§ 4948 Bank Conversion Approval Certificates

Key Takeaways

  • •If a bank or similar company changes its type (like from a savings bank to a regular bank), the government has to approve it first.
  • •After approval, the government gives the company a special paper (certificate or license) that lets it work as the new type of company.
  • •The change only happens after the company gets this special paper.

Example

A small local savings bank wants to become a regular bank so it can offer more services like checking accounts and loans.

The bank asks the government for permission to change. If the government says yes and gives the bank a new certificate, then the bank can officially become a regular bank and start offering those new services.

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

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§ 4948 Bank Conversion Approval Certificates

(a) After an application for approval of a conversion has been approved and all conditions precedent to the conversion have been fulfilled, the commissioner shall: (1) In case the resulting depository corporation is a California state bank, issue to the resulting depository corporation a certificate of authority authorizing it to transact commercial banking business or commercial banking business and trust business, as the case may be. (2) In case the resulting depository corporation is a California state savings association, issue to the resulting depository corporation a license authorizing it to transact business as a California state savings association. (3) In case the resulting depository corporation is a California industrial loan company, issue to the resulting depository corporation a certificate of authority authorizing it to transact business as an industrial loan company. (b) Upon the issuance of the certificate of authority or license pursuant to subdivision (a), the conversion shall become effective for all purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1064, Sec. 540. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 4928 Bank Conversion Certification Authority
  • § 4949 Conversion Authorization Certificates
  • § 4846 Bank Business Unit Sales
  • § 4858 Purchaser Rights After Sale
  • § 4941 Bank Conversion Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 4948.
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