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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 2§ 25214 Employment Ban Violation

§ 25214 Employment Ban Violation

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§ 25214 Employment Ban Violation

This law says a person who has been ordered not to work in the securities industry can’t take a job with a broker‑dealer or investment adviser unless the commissioner gives permission, and broker‑dealers can’t hire such a person if they know about the order.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have an order that suspends or bars you from employment, you cannot work for a broker‑dealer or investment adviser without the commissioner’s consent.
  • •Broker‑dealers must not hire or keep someone who is under such an order if they know, or should have known, about it.
  • •You can ask the commissioner to change, reduce, or lift the order, and the commissioner can do so without a hearing if you agree.

Example

Maria was given an order that bars her from working at any broker‑dealer. She applies for a job at a brokerage firm. Because of this law, the firm must not hire her unless the commissioner says it’s okay.

Since Maria’s order is still in effect, she cannot become employed by the broker‑dealer, and the broker‑dealer would be breaking the law if it hired her while knowing about the order.

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

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§ 25214 Employment Ban Violation

(a) It is unlawful for any person, as to whom an order suspending or barring employment or control is in effect pursuant to Section 25213 or 25213.3, willfully to become or to be employed by any broker-dealer or investment adviser, contrary to the terms of that order, without the consent of the commissioner; and it is unlawful for any broker-dealer to permit a person as to whom an order is in effect pursuant to Section 25213, 25213.3, or 25232.1 to become or to remain a person employed by the broker-dealer, contrary to the terms of that order, without the consent of the commissioner, if the broker-dealer knew, or in the exercise of reasonable care should have known, of the order. (b) Any person as to whom an order suspending or barring employment or control is issued pursuant to Section 25213 or 25213.3 may petition the commissioner for reinstatement or reduction of penalty, or for modification of the order, as provided in and subject to the provisions of Section 11522 of the Government Code. The commissioner may, at any time and with the consent of that person without hearing, modify such order. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1339, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

order suspending or barring employmentbroker-dealerinvestment advisercommissioner's consent

Related Statutes

  • § 25213 Broker-Dealer Discipline Authority
  • § 25532 Unqualified Security Sales Orders
  • § 25210 Broker-Dealer Licensing Requirements
  • § 25211 Broker-Dealer Certification Requirements
  • § 25211.5 Broker-Dealer Usury Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 25214.
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