Section 31152 Of Chapter 3. Licensing From California Financial Code >> Division 15. >> Chapter 3.
31152
. If the commissioner finds all of the following with respect
to an application for a license, the commissioner shall approve the
application:
(a) That the applicant has net worth in an amount which is not
less than one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) and
which is adequate for the applicant to transact business as a
business and industrial development corporation.
(b) That the applicant has lendable funds in an amount which is
not less than one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000)
and which is adequate for the applicant to transact business as a
business and industrial development corporation.
(c) That the applicant has, in addition to the requirements of
subdivision (b), financial resources in an amount which is adequate
for the applicant to pay its expenses in transacting business as a
business and industrial development corporation for a period of not
less than three years.
(d) That the directors, officers, and controlling persons of the
applicant are each of good character and sound financial standing,
that the directors and officers of the applicant are each competent
to perform their functions with respect to the applicant, and that
the directors and officers of the applicant are collectively adequate
to manage the business of the applicant as a business and industrial
development corporation. For purposes of this subdivision, the
commissioner shall accord weight to the prior or current successful
operation of a commercial enterprise.
(e) That it is reasonable to believe that the applicant, if
licensed, will comply with all applicable provisions of this division
and of any regulation or order issued under this division.
(f) That the applicant has reasonable promise of successful
operation as a business and industrial development corporation.
(g) That the licensing of the applicant will promote the public
convenience and advantage.
If, after notice and a hearing, the commissioner finds otherwise,
he or she shall deny the application.