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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 3§ 5604 Stock Association Capital Issuance

§ 5604 Stock Association Capital Issuance

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§ 5604 Stock Association Capital Issuance

Key Takeaways

  • •A stock association must issue enough stock to meet the minimum required amount and any extra approved by its board.
  • •The stock issued is permanent and cannot be taken back until all debts and savings accounts are fully paid.
  • •No extra shares can be issued unless the law allows it.

Example

A small bank starts up and needs to issue stock to meet the minimum amount required by law.

The bank must issue the required stock and cannot take it back until all its debts and customer savings are paid off. If they want to issue more stock later, they can only do so if the law allows it.

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

Official Source
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§ 5604 Stock Association Capital Issuance

(a) In the case of a stock association, on or after the date the commissioner issues the association a certificate of authority, the association shall issue the capital stock necessary to satisfy the minimum capital requirements of Section 5601 and any additional capital stock approved for issuance by its board of directors, up to the amount authorized in its articles of incorporation, and shall issue no additional shares except as authorized in this division. (b) The capital stock of an association, when issued, shall constitute permanent capital and shall not be retired or withdrawn except as provided in this division until all liabilities of the association have been satisfied in full, including the withdrawal value of all savings accounts, and until outstanding capital certificates have been retired. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

associationcommissioncorporationstockdirectorauthorityissuance

Related Statutes

  • § 5603 Stock Association Capital Verification
  • § 5605 Association Business Commencement Deadline
  • § 5600 Association Subscription Funds Depository
  • § 5601 Association Capital Requirements
  • § 5602 Capital And Surplus Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 5604.
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