Financial Code section 640

Whenever the commissioner deems it necessary in order to conserve the assets of any licensee that does not have federal deposit or share insurance for the benefit of the customers and other creditors, he or she may appoint a conservator of the licensee and require the conservator to post a bond as the commissioner deems proper. The conservator, under the direction of the commissioner, shall take possession of the books, records, and assets of every description of the licensee and take any action as the conservator may deem necessary to conserve the assets of the licensee pending further disposition of its business.

Source: Section 640, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=FIN§ionNum=640.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 640’s source at ca​.gov