(a)
No licensee shall, except with the prior approval of the commissioner, cause or permit any other person to make or keep any of its books, accounts, or other records.
(b)
In case any person other than a licensee makes or keeps any of the books, accounts, or other records of such licensee, the provisions of this division and of any regulation or order issued under this division shall apply to such person with respect to the performance of such services and with respect to
such books, accounts, and other records to the same extent as if such person were such licensee.
(c)
In case any person other than an affiliate of a licensee makes or keeps any of the books, accounts, or other records of such affiliate or, in the case of an affiliate other than a parent or subsidiary of the licensee, the books, accounts, and other records of the affiliate that relate to transactions between the affiliate and the licensee, the provisions of this division and of any regulation or order issued under this division shall apply to such person with respect to such books, accounts, and other records to the same extent as if such person were such affiliate.