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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6Art. 2§ 17631 Conservator Powers And Duties

§ 17631 Conservator Powers And Duties

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§ 17631 Conservator Powers And Duties

This law says that when a conservator takes over a business, they have the same powers and duties as the boss who usually runs it. They can do everything the boss could do, and everyone else has to treat them like the boss too.

Key Takeaways

  • •A conservator takes over a business and has the same powers as the boss.
  • •The conservator can do everything the old bosses could do.
  • •The conservator gets paid from the business's money, and their salary is set by the government.
  • •All the costs of the conservatorship are paid by the business first, before anything else.

Example

Imagine a bank is in trouble and can't manage its money properly. The government steps in and puts someone new in charge to fix things.

This new person, called a conservator, can now do everything the bank's old bosses could do, like manage the bank's money and make decisions. The conservator gets paid from the bank's money, and their salary is decided by the government.

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

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§ 17631 Conservator Powers And Duties

Subject to the other provisions of this article, a conservator, while in possession of the property, business and assets of a licensee, has the same powers and rights and is subject to the same duties and obligations as the commissioner while in possession of the property, business and assets of a licensee; and during such time the rights of a licensee and of all persons with respect thereto, subject to the other provisions of this article, are the same as if the commissioner had taken possession of such property, business and assets. A conservator, while in possession of the property, business and assets of a licensee, shall have all the rights, powers and privileges of the licensee, its officers and directors. All expenses of any such conservatorship shall be paid out of the assets of the licensee and shall be a lien thereon which shall be prior to any other lien. The conservator shall receive a salary, fixed by the commissioners, in an amount no greater than that which would be paid by the commissioner to a special deputy in charge of the liquidation of the licensee. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 2130.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

conservatorlicenseecommissionerproperty, business and assetsliensalary

Related Statutes

  • § 17630 Conservator Appointment Authority
  • § 17632 Conservator Financial Examination
  • § 17633 Conservator Calling Meetings
  • § 17635 Conservator To Liquidator Conversion
  • § 17622 Licensee Possession Challenge

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 17631.
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