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HomeInsurance CodeDiv. 1Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 8§ 839 Commissioner Permit Issuance Criteria

§ 839 Commissioner Permit Issuance Criteria

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§ 839 Commissioner Permit Issuance Criteria

This law says the government must check if a company's plan to sell investments is fair and honest before allowing it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The government checks if a company's plan to sell investments is fair.
  • •The company must be honest and not try to trick people.
  • •If the plan is unfair or dishonest, the government will say no.

Example

A new company wants to sell stocks to people to raise money.

The government checks if the company's plan is fair and won't trick people before giving permission.

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

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§ 839 Commissioner Permit Issuance Criteria

The commissioner shall issue a permit if he finds that: (a) The proposed plan of business of the applicant and the proposed issuance of securities are fair, just, and equitable. (b) The applicant intends fairly and honestly to transact its business, and (c) The securities the applicant proposes to issue and the methods to be used by it in issuing or disposing of them are such as, in his opinion, will not work a fraud upon the purchaser thereof, or upon policyholders or other security holders of applicant. Otherwise, he shall deny the application and notify the applicant in writing of his decision. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1568.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 850 Foreign Corporation Filing Requirements
  • § 851 Securities Application Review
  • § 833 Security Permit Violations
  • § 834 Securities Permit Application
  • § 838.5 Securities Exchange Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Insurance Code. Section 839.
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