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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 11Art. 2§ 1384 Bank Agency Activities Approval

§ 1384 Bank Agency Activities Approval

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§ 1384 Bank Agency Activities Approval

This law lets California state banks work with insured banks to do certain jobs, but only if the banking boss says it's okay first.

Key Takeaways

  • •California state banks can team up with insured banks for certain tasks.
  • •They need the banking boss's approval first.
  • •The banking boss can also make rules for how this works.

Example

A small California bank wants to let a bigger bank handle some of its customer services, like taking deposits or cashing checks.

The small bank can do this, but only if the banking boss (the commissioner) gives permission and sets the rules.

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

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§ 1384 Bank Agency Activities Approval

Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1070), a California state bank may, with the prior approval of the commissioner and subject to any regulations that the commissioner may prescribe, have an insured depository institution engage in authorized agency activities as its agent. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

California state bankcommissionerinsured depository institutionauthorized agency activities

Related Statutes

  • § 1385 Bank Agency Application Rules
  • § 1386 Bank Agency Application Fee
  • § 1389 Bank Agency Office Exemption
  • § 1390 Bank Agency Termination Authority
  • § 1392 Bank Agency Application Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1384.
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