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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 8§ 721 Credit Union Liquidation Process

§ 721 Credit Union Liquidation Process

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§ 721 Credit Union Liquidation Process

Key Takeaways

  • •If a state credit union is in big trouble, the boss (commissioner) can take over and close it down.
  • •The boss can pick one person or a group of three to sell off the credit union's stuff and pay back members.
  • •The boss must tell the state they are closing the credit union by filing a special paper.
  • •The person selling the credit union's stuff doesn't have to be a member of that credit union.

Example

Imagine your local credit union runs out of money and can't give people their savings back.

The state boss steps in, takes over, and picks someone to sell the credit union's buildings and loans to get money to pay back the members. They also file a paper with the state to say they are closing it down.

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

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§ 721 Credit Union Liquidation Process

If the licensee referred to in Section 720 is a state-chartered credit union and the commissioner has taken possession of the business and property of the credit union, the commissioner may appoint a liquidating agent or a liquidating committee of three members of the credit union to liquidate the business and assets of the credit union in the manner provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 15250) of Chapter 9 of Division 5, except that, in lieu of the certificate required under Section 15252, the commissioner shall prepare and file in the office of the Secretary of State a certificate of commencement of liquidation proceedings upon taking possession of the business and assets, and the commissioner or his or her authorized deputy shall countersign the certificate referred to in Sections 15257 and 15258 whenever liquidation is involuntary. The commissioner may, however, prepare and file a final certificate whenever he or she retains possession of the assets of any credit union for the purpose of liquidation. The liquidating agent need not be a member of the credit union to be liquidated and may be a person, firm, or corporation, as determined by the commissioner. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

liquidating agentliquidating committeecorporationpossessioncommissionpropertysecretarylicense

Related Statutes

  • § 720 Licensee Liquidation Requirements
  • § 14315 Credit Union Liquidation Rules
  • § 4888 Merger Branch Office Rights
  • § 4890 Merger Reporting Requirements
  • § 583 Public Final Orders Publication

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 721.
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