Section 12221 Of Chapter 3. Licensing From California Financial Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 3.
12221
. Upon reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard, the
commissioner may deny the application for the license for any of the
following reasons:
(a) A false statement of a material fact has been made in the
application for license.
(b) Any officer, director, or member of the applicant has, within
the last 10 years, been (1) convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere
to a crime, or (2) committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or
deceit, which crime or act is substantially related to the
qualifications, functions, or duties of a person engaged in business
in accordance with the provisions of this division.
(c) The applicant, any officer, director, general partner, or
member of the applicant, or any person owning or controlling,
directly or indirectly, 10 percent or more of the outstanding
interests or equity securities of the applicant has violated any
provision of this division or the rules thereunder or any similar
regulatory scheme of the State of California or a foreign
jurisdiction.
(d) The applicant has not complied with all the applicable
provisions of this division.
(e) The proposed officers and directors do not have sufficient
check selling, bill paying, prorating, or other experience to afford
reasonable promise of successful operation.
(f) The plan of business does not demonstrate that the proposed
business will have a reasonable chance for a successful operation.
(g) The proposed business is being formed for a purpose other than
the legitimate objectives contemplated by this division.
(h) The proposed capital structure is inadequate.