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California Financial Code
The following chart lists the principal provisions of the Financial Code that apply to each type of financial institution regulated by the Department. Please be advised that the various types of financial institutions may be subject to other laws and regulations. For example, commercial banks, savings associations, and industrial loan companies are subject to Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 4800) of the Financial Code, relating to sales, mergers and conversions.
2008 Financial Institutions Law (Adobe PDF)
California Financial Code Website
TYPE OF INSTITUTION - FINANCIAL CODE REFERENCES
- Banks and Trust Companies - Division 1 (commencing with Section 99)
- Business and Industrial Development Corporations (BIDCOS) - Division 15 (commencing with Section 31000)
- Credit Unions - Division 5 (commencing with Section 14000)
- Foreign Banks - Division 1, Chapter 13.5 (commencing with Section 1700)
- Foreign (Other State) Banks - Division 1, Chapter 22 (commencing with Section 3800)
- Industrial Loan Companies and Premium Finance Companies - Division 7 (commencing with Section 18000)
- Issuers of Money Orders - Division 16 (commencing with Section 33000)
- Issuers of Travelers Checks - Division 1, Chapter 14A (commencing with Section 1851)
- Savings Associations - Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000)
- Transmitters of Money to Foreign Countries - Division 1, Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 1800)