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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 16Art. 3§ 1578 Trust Company Penalties

§ 1578 Trust Company Penalties

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§ 1578 Trust Company Penalties

This law lets the commissioner fine a trust company if it doesn't follow the rules in this article.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commissioner has the power to levy a civil penalty.
  • •The penalty applies only to trust companies.
  • •It can be used when a trust company fails to comply with the article.

Example

A trust company skips filing a required financial report.

Because the company didn't follow the article's rules, the commissioner can issue a civil penalty (a fine) to the company.

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§ 1578 Trust Company Penalties

The commissioner may, pursuant to Section 329, levy a civil penalty against any trust company that fails to comply with this article. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commissionercivil penaltytrust companySection 329

Related Statutes

  • § 1571 Trust Company Deposit Requirements
  • § 1574 Securities Exchange And Withdrawal
  • § 1573 Trust Fund Deposit Requirements
  • § 1575 Security Deposit Maintenance
  • § 1603 Trust Company Examinations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1578.
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