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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1.1Ch. 21Art. 1§ 1851 Banks And Corporations

§ 1851 Banks And Corporations

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§ 1851 Banks And Corporations

Key Takeaways

  • •Rules that apply to banks also apply to corporations.
  • •This means corporations have to follow the same laws as banks in certain situations.
  • •The law started being used on January 1, 2012.

Example

A big company wants to handle money like a bank.

Because of this law, the company has to follow the same rules as banks, like keeping customer money safe and not doing sneaky things with it.

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

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§ 1851 Banks And Corporations

The provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 99) of Division 1 applicable to, or with respect to, banks shall apply to, or with respect to, as the case may be, corporations. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 3. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Chapter 1Division 1Section 99bankscorporationsStats. 2011Ch. 243Sec. 3SB 664January 1, 2012

Related Statutes

  • § 1863 Bank Rules Apply To Corporations
  • § 1858 Corporate Stock Purchase Limits
  • § 18666 Commissioner Rulemaking Authority
  • § 1850 Corporation Definition Under Article
  • § 1852 Corporation Formation Authorization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 1851.
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