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HomeCorporations Code§ 25610 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority

§ 25610 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority

Corporations Code·California
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§ 25610 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The person in charge can make, change, or cancel rules to help follow this law.
  • •They can create different rules for different groups of people or things.
  • •Sometimes, they can skip a rule if it's not needed to protect people or investors.

Example

A small business wants to sell shares to friends and family to grow.

The person in charge can decide to make the rules easier for this small business because it's not a big risk to investors.

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

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§ 25610 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority

The commissioner may from time to time make, amend and rescind such rules, forms, and orders as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this law, including rules and forms governing applications and reports, and defining any terms, whether or not used in this law, insofar as the definitions are not inconsistent with the provisions of this law. For the purpose of rules and forms, the commissioner may classify securities, persons, and matters within his jurisdiction, and may prescribe different requirements for different classes. The commissioner may in his discretion waive any requirement of any rule or form in situations where in his opinion such requirement is not necessary in the public interest or for the protection of investors. (Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 88.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

commissionerrulesformsorderspublic interestprotection of investors

Related Statutes

  • § 29561 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority
  • § 31502 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority
  • § 25105 Commissioner Exemption Authority
  • § 25162 Post-Qualification Amendment Approval
  • § 25204 Investor Protection Exemptions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 25610.
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