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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 3Art. 4§ 6152 Director Automatic Removal

§ 6152 Director Automatic Removal

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§ 6152 Director Automatic Removal

Key Takeaways

  • •If a director goes bankrupt or commits a crime like lying or stealing, they can't be a director anymore.
  • •For 5 years after a company changes from a mutual to a stock company, directors can only be removed for a good reason, and most members or stockholders must agree.

Example

A director of a company is caught stealing money from the company.

Because stealing is a crime involving dishonesty, the director will automatically lose their position.

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

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§ 6152 Director Automatic Removal

(a) A director shall automatically cease to be a director upon becoming the subject of an order for relief in bankruptcy or upon conviction of a criminal offense involving dishonesty or a breach of trust. (b) In the case of an association which converts from a mutual association to a stock association, for a period of up to five years from the date of the conversion, a director may not otherwise be removed except for cause on the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes of members or stockholders eligible to be cast at a legal meeting. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 500, Sec. 36. (AB 1059) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

convictionassociationbreachcrimestockoffensebankruptcydirector

Related Statutes

  • § 6151 Director Officer Conviction Ban
  • § 6150 Association Director Duties
  • § 379 Fingerprint Submission For Licensees
  • § 382 Fingerprint Background Checks
  • § 6050 Stockholder Inspection Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 6152.
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