Section 17601 Of Chapter 4. Revocation Of License From California Financial Code >> Division 6. >> Chapter 4.
17601
. If the commissioner has reason to believe that any escrow
agent is violating the provisions of this division, the commissioner
may investigate the escrow agent's business and examine the books,
accounts, records, and files used in the business of every escrow
agent and of every person who acts or claims to act as principal or
agent under or without the authority of this division. For the
purposes of examination the commissioner and representatives of the
commissioner shall have free access to the offices and places of
business, books, accounts, records, papers, files, safes, and vaults
of all persons examined. The cost of any investigation, inspection,
and examination of a licensee under this section shall be paid to the
commissioner as provided in Section 17405.1.