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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 6Ch. 2.5Art. 4§ 17333 Commissioner Takeover Of Fidelity

§ 17333 Commissioner Takeover Of Fidelity

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§ 17333 Commissioner Takeover Of Fidelity

This law lets the commissioner take over Fidelity Corporation’s property and run the business if the company breaks certain rules, and keep it until the company promises to follow the rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commissioner can take possession of Fidelity’s property and business right away after giving written notice.
  • •Possession stays until Fidelity proves it will follow the chapter’s rules.
  • •The commissioner must do everything Fidelity normally does while in possession.
  • •The law applies if Fidelity breaks its articles, mis‑invests money, fails to collect required fees, doesn’t pursue a required lawsuit, breaks any part of the chapter, or refuses to let the commissioner inspect its books.

Example

Fidelity Corporation refuses to let the commissioner look at its books and papers.

Because the company won’t let the commissioner inspect its records, the commissioner can send a written notice, take possession of the company’s property, and run the business until Fidelity shows it will obey the rules.

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§ 17333 Commissioner Takeover Of Fidelity

The commissioner may forthwith upon written notice and order take possession of the property and business of Fidelity Corporation and retain possession until Fidelity Corporation satisfies the commissioner that it will operate in conformity with this chapter whenever it appears to the commissioner that Fidelity Corporation has done any of the following: (a) Violated its articles of incorporation or any law of this state. (b) Invested its funds in violation of Section 17337. (c) Not levied assessments as required by Sections 17320, 17321 and 17321.1. (d) Has not diligently prosecuted an action pursuant to Section 17323. (e) Violated any section of this chapter. (f) Neglected or refused to submit its books, papers, and affairs to the inspection of the commissioner. During the time the commissioner has possession the commissioner shall perform the duties and carry out the obligations of Fidelity Corporation. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1431, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

commissionerFidelity Corporationarticles of incorporationSection 17337Sections 17320, 17321 and 17321.1Section 17323

Related Statutes

  • § 17347 Fidelity Corporation Approval Requirements
  • § 17313 Fidelity Corporation Approval Process
  • § 17334 Corporate Possession Court Challenge
  • § 17335 Appeals By Commissioner Or Fidelity
  • § 17336 Fidelity Corporation Investigations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 17333.
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