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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 5Art. 1§ 508 Emergency Banking Restrictions

§ 508 Emergency Banking Restrictions

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§ 508 Emergency Banking Restrictions

Key Takeaways

  • •During a big emergency (like a natural disaster), the Governor can say banks have to follow special rules.
  • •Banks might not work normally—they may have to close or change how they do things.
  • •The rules for banks will try to match federal banking laws as much as possible.
  • •The bank rules are decided by the commissioner, not the banks themselves.

Example

A huge earthquake hits, and the Governor says it’s an emergency.

The bank commissioner might say banks can only open for a few hours or only let people take out a little money at a time. This is to keep things safe and fair until the emergency is over.

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

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§ 508 Emergency Banking Restrictions

During any emergency period declared by the Governor no bank shall transact any banking business except to such extent and subject to such regulations, limitations, or restrictions as may be prescribed by the commissioner, which, as to member banks, shall be as consistent as the exigencies of the situation permit with the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act and regulations issued thereunder or, as to insured banks, shall be as consistent as the exigencies of the situation permit with the rules and regulations governing banks whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationinsurancegovernorcommissionemergencyregulationsituationfederal reserve act

Related Statutes

  • § 507 Bank Emergency Compliance Orders
  • § 327 Mortgage Lending Risk Guidelines
  • § 500 Foreign Bank Examination Authority
  • § 4922 Conversion Articles Bylaws Approval
  • § 4923 Shareholder Information Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 508.
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