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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 3§ 5600 Association Subscription Funds Depository

§ 5600 Association Subscription Funds Depository

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§ 5600 Association Subscription Funds Depository

Key Takeaways

  • •When a new group (like a club or company) is starting, they must pick a bank in the state to hold their money.
  • •The bank keeps the money safe until the group is officially allowed to start and their leaders are properly checked.
  • •If the group fails to start, the bank gives the money back to the people who gave it, plus any extra money it earned, minus a small fee for the bank’s work.

Example

A group of neighbors wants to start a community garden club. They collect money from members to buy tools and seeds.

The club must choose a local bank to hold the money. If the club gets official permission to start and their leaders are checked, the bank gives them the money. If the club never starts, the bank gives the money back to the neighbors, plus any extra money it made, minus a small fee.

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

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§ 5600 Association Subscription Funds Depository

(a) The board of directors of an association which is in the process of organization shall select a financial institution within this state as a depository for stock, savings account and mutual capital certificate subscription funds. (b) The financial institution shall assure the safekeeping of the subscription funds and the delivery of these funds to the association after the issuance of the certificate of authority and after the bonding of the officers. In the event of the failure to complete the organization of the association and to commence business, the financial institution shall insure the return of the amounts collected to the respective subscribers or their assigns, plus any earnings on the funds, less reasonable charges of the financial institution for services as depository of the funds. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

associationinsuranceinstitutionstockdirectororganizationsubscriptionissuance

Related Statutes

  • § 5604 Stock Association Capital Issuance
  • § 5401 Organizing Permit Application
  • § 5602 Capital And Surplus Requirements
  • § 5603 Stock Association Capital Verification
  • § 5605 Association Business Commencement Deadline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 5600.
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