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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 6Art. 5§ 590 License Revocation Authority

§ 590 License Revocation Authority

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§ 590 License Revocation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss can take away your license if you break the rules or don't follow the law.
  • •If you lie or hide important info when you first apply for the license, they can take it away later.
  • •If your business is in bad shape, like not having enough money or being unsafe, your license can be taken away.
  • •If you don't let the boss check your business records or refuse to answer questions, you can lose your license.

Example

A restaurant owner doesn't follow food safety rules, like not keeping the kitchen clean.

The boss can take away the restaurant's license because they broke the rules, making it unsafe for people to eat there.

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

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§ 590 License Revocation Authority

The commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued by, or under the authority of, the commissioner, if, after notice and opportunity to be heard, the commissioner finds any of the following: (a) The licensee has violated, is violating, or that there is reasonable cause to believe that the licensee is about to violate, any provision of any of the following: (1) Any division subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner. (2) Any regulation promulgated by, or subject to the jurisdiction of, the commissioner. (3) A provision of any other applicable law. (4) A provision of any order issued by the commissioner. (5) A provision of any written agreement between the licensee and the commissioner. (6) A condition imposed on any written approval granted by the commissioner. (b) Any fact or condition exists which, if it had existed at the time of the original application for the license, would be grounds for denying the application for the license. (c) The licensee is conducting its business in an unsafe or unsound manner. (d) The licensee is in such condition that it is unsafe or unsound for the licensee to transact appropriate licensee business. (e) The licensee has inadequate capital or net worth or is insolvent. (f) The licensee failed to pay any of its obligations as they came due or is reasonably expected to be unable to pay its obligations as they come due. (g) The licensee has applied for an adjudication of bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, or other relief under any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or moratorium law, or that any person has applied for any such relief under any such law against the licensee and the licensee has by any affirmative act approved of, or consented to, the action or the relief has been granted. (h) The licensee has ceased to transact the business the licensee is authorized to conduct pursuant to its license. (i) The licensee refuses to submit its books, papers, and affairs to the inspection of any examiner. (j) Any officer of the licensee refuses to be examined upon oath touching the concerns of the licensee. (k) The licensee has, with the approval of its board, requested the commissioner to take possession of its property and business. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 28. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

agreementregulationcommissioninsolvencynetportobligationlicense

Related Statutes

  • § 592 Commissioner Takeover Authority
  • § 8200 Cease And Desist Orders
  • § 2105 Money Transmission Complaint Notice
  • § 3601 Stablecoin Issuer Requirements
  • § 580 Cease And Desist Orders

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 590.
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