Section 12216 Of Chapter 3. Licensing From California Financial Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 3.
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. (a) Upon the filing of the application and the payment of
the fees and the approval of the bond, the commissioner shall
investigate and examine the following:
(1) The background and experience of the applicant and of the
partners or members thereof if the applicant is a partnership or
association, and of the officers and directors thereof if the
applicant is a corporation, and of any organizers, incorporators,
managers, or stockholders.
(2) The plan of business of the applicant. The plan of business
should include, but not be limited to: (A) a feasibility and market
study; (B) pro forma financial statements, including all underlying
assumptions; (C) a description of the geographical area to be served
by agents; (D) a description of the accounting system to be used; (E)
a description of the internal control procedures for the operations
of the proposed business, and for its agents; and (F) plans for
future expansion of business operations.
(3) Any other factors and circumstances bearing on the applicant
or any proposed facility that in the opinion of the commissioner may
be relevant.
(b) If the commissioner determines that the applicant has
satisfied the provisions of this division and does not find facts
constituting reasons for denial as specified in Section 12221, the
commissioner shall issue and deliver a license to the applicant to
engage in business in accordance with the provisions of this
division.