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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 20Ch. 4§ 50206 Change Of Control Approval

§ 50206 Change Of Control Approval

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§ 50206 Change Of Control Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to buy or take over a business that has a special license, you must ask the government for permission first.
  • •You have to pay $100 when you ask for permission.
  • •The government will check if you are allowed to own this kind of business.
  • •If the government says no, you must stop trying to take over the business right away.

Example

If you want to buy a store that sells alcohol, you need to ask the government first.

You fill out a form, pay $100, and wait for the government to say yes or no. If they say no, you can't buy the store.

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

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§ 50206 Change Of Control Approval

(a) Prior to a change of control of the business of a licensee, the person wishing to acquire control shall submit an application to the commissioner and pay an investigation fee of one hundred dollars ($100). The application shall contain the information that the commissioner, by rule, may prescribe as necessary to determine that the person meets the requirements of Section 50121. (b) The commissioner shall approve or disapprove the proposed change of control of a licensee in accordance with the provisions of Section 50126. (c) Upon notification by the commissioner that the change of control has been disapproved, the acquiring party shall immediately cease any activity subject to regulation under this division. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 160, Sec. 67. (SB 36) Effective October 11, 2009.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

regulationcommissionlicensebefore someoneapplicationeffective octoberinvestigationinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 50209 Mortgage Originator Id Display
  • § 31233 Distribution Approval Deemed Granted
  • § 22104 Finance Lender Net Worth
  • § 22105.2 Mortgage Licensing System Participation
  • § 23010 Licensee Change Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 50206.
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