Section 31551 Of Chapter 8. Acquisition Of Control From California Financial Code >> Division 15. >> Chapter 8.
31551
. If the commissioner finds, with respect to an application
for approval to acquire control of a licensee:
(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; and
(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 to
the public convenience and advantage;
The commissioner shall approve the application. If, after notice
and a hearing, the commissioner finds otherwise, he or she shall deny
the application.