Cal. CORP § 28551
This is the official text of Cal. CORP § 28551, part of California’s Corporations Code — governs the formation and operation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, and regulates securities.
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Official statutory text
The commissioner shall approve an application for approval to acquire control of a licensee only if, after notice and a hearing, the commissioner finds all of the following:
(a) That the applicant and the directors and officers of the applicant are of good character and sound financial standing.
(b) That it is reasonable to believe that, if the applicant acquires control of the licensee, the applicant will comply with all applicable provisions of this division and of any regulation or order issued under this division.
(c) That the applicant’s plans, if any, to make any major change in the business, corporate structure, or management of the licensee are not detrimental to the safety and soundness of the licensee or the accredited investors of the licensee, or to the public convenience and advantage.
(a) That the applicant and the directors and officers of the applicant are of good character and sound financial standing.
(b) That it is reasonable to believe that, if the applicant acquires control of the licensee, the applicant will comply with all applicable provisions of this division and of any regulation or order issued under this division.
(c) That the applicant’s plans, if any, to make any major change in the business, corporate structure, or management of the licensee are not detrimental to the safety and soundness of the licensee or the accredited investors of the licensee, or to the public convenience and advantage.
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