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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 7Art. 3§ 641 Conservator Powers And Duties

§ 641 Conservator Powers And Duties

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§ 641 Conservator Powers And Duties

Key Takeaways

  • •A conservator gets the same powers over a business as the government official (commissioner) would have if they took over the business.
  • •While the conservator is in charge, the business and its assets are treated like the government took over to close it down.
  • •All costs of the conservatorship are paid from the business's money, and these costs come before any other debts.
  • •The conservator gets paid a salary, but not more than what a government worker would get for closing down a business.

Example

Imagine a bank is in big trouble and can't manage its money properly.

The court appoints a conservator to take over the bank. The conservator can make all the decisions about the bank's money and property, just like the government could if they took over. The bank's money is used to pay for the conservator's work, and the conservator gets a salary, but not more than what a government worker would get for shutting down a bank.

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§ 641 Conservator Powers And Duties

A conservator appointed in accordance with Section 640 has all of the powers and rights with relation to the business and the property of the licensee for which he or she is appointed conservator as are possessed by the commissioner under this article with relation to a licensee of which the commissioner has taken possession, and the conservator is subject to the same obligations as are imposed upon the commissioner under this article. During the time that the conservator remains in possession of the licensee the rights of the licensee, and of all persons with respect thereto, subject to the other provisions of this article, are the same as if the commissioner had taken possession of the property and business of the licensee for the purposes of liquidation. All expenses of the conservatorship shall be paid out of the assets of the licensee and shall be a lien thereon which shall be prior to any other lien. The conservator shall receive a salary in an amount no greater than that which would be paid by the commissioner to a special deputy in charge of the liquidation of a licensee. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

liquidationclaimpropertycommissionobligationpossessionlienlicense

Related Statutes

  • § 623 Federal Agency Powers
  • § 652 Reorganization Plan Implementation
  • § 686 Customer Creditor Interest Claims
  • § 687 Safe Deposit Property Notice
  • § 700 Unclaimed Trust Property Disposal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 641.
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