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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 20Ch. 5§ 50330 Commissioner Delegation Authority

§ 50330 Commissioner Delegation Authority

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§ 50330 Commissioner Delegation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss (commissioner) can pick someone to check things out or ask questions.
  • •The person picked can make people swear to tell the truth and call them to talk.
  • •The boss has to write it down and sign it to make it official.
  • •The person doing the checking has to show the signed paper if someone asks for it.

Example

Imagine your teacher picks a student to find out who broke the classroom window.

The teacher writes a note saying the student can ask questions and make others promise to tell the truth. The student has to show the note if anyone asks why they're asking questions.

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

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§ 50330 Commissioner Delegation Authority

The authority to make or conduct any examination or investigation may be delegated by the commissioner to any deputy, investigator, examiner, or auditor appointed for that purpose. An individual appointed by the commissioner for this purpose may administer oaths and subpoena witnesses, and take their testimony. The appointment shall be made by an instrument in writing signed by the commissioner. Upon any examination or investigation, the instrument shall be produced by the appointed individual at any time upon demand. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 994, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1995. Section operative January 1, 1996, pursuant to Section 50601 (later repealed).)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionsubpoenaappointmentexaminationinvestigationinstrumentthe californiaauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 30702 Delegation Of Examination Authority
  • § 501 Extra Examination Fees
  • § 50315 Commissioner Referral To Prosecutors
  • § 50304 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority
  • § 50327 License Denial And Revocation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 50330.
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