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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 7Art. 1§ 603 Commissioner Liquidation Authority

§ 603 Commissioner Liquidation Authority

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§ 603 Commissioner Liquidation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •If a business with a special license is in big trouble, the government can take over.
  • •The government can then decide to either close the business down or try to fix it.
  • •This rule is for businesses that have a license, like banks or insurance companies.

Example

A small bank is failing and can't pay its customers their money back.

The government can step in, take control of the bank, and either shut it down or try to save it so people get their money.

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

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§ 603 Commissioner Liquidation Authority

Upon taking possession of the property and business of any licensee pursuant to Section 592, the commissioner may proceed to liquidate or conserve the licensee in the manner provided by this article. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

possessioncommissionpropertylicense

Related Statutes

  • § 601 Commissioner Asset Liquidation Authority
  • § 604 Commissioner Appoints Conservator
  • § 609 Court Jurisdiction For Uninsured Licensees
  • § 623 Federal Agency Powers
  • § 641 Conservator Powers And Duties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 603.
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