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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 14Ch. 2§ 30200 Securities Depository Licensing

§ 30200 Securities Depository Licensing

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§ 30200 Securities Depository Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't run a place that holds stocks or other investments unless you have a special license.
  • •You can't ask people in the state to use your investment storage place if you don't have that license.
  • •This rule applies even if your storage place is in another state.

Example

You start a business where people can store their stocks and bonds safely.

If you don't get a special license from the state, you're breaking the law, even if your business is online or in another state.

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

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§ 30200 Securities Depository Licensing

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a securities depository within this state, or to solicit holders of securities within this state to place their securities into a securities depository located within this state or outside this state, except by means of a corporation licensed by the commissioner as a securities depository. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1057.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationcommissionsecuritiesstocklicensein california

Related Statutes

  • § 30204 Securities Depository License Application
  • § 28116 Mortgage Servicer Licensing Investigation
  • § 30202 Securities Depository License Fees
  • § 30205 License Application Review Process
  • § 30208 Securities Depository License Transfer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 30200.
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