Section 22702.
22702. In making any examination or investigation, the commissioner may, for a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days, take possession of the books, records, accounts, and other papers pertaining to the business. The commissioner may place a keeper in exclusive charge and custody of the books, records, accounts, and other papers in the office […]
Section 22716.
22716. (a) The revocation, suspension, expiration, or surrender of any license does not impair or affect the obligation of any preexisting lawful contract between the licensee and any borrower or property owner, nor the validity and enforceability of any bonds issued and secured by those contracts. This division does not affect the validity and enforceability of […]
Section 22703.
22703. The officers, employees, partners, directors, and stockholders may inspect and examine the books, accounts, papers, records, files, safes, and vaults while they are in the custody of the commissioner. Employees may make entries in these documents reflecting current operations or transactions. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1115, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995. Operative […]
Section 22717.
22717. Except in cases in which the time for setting the hearing is shortened as provided in this division, the proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and in all cases the commissioner […]
Section 22704.
22704. The power of investigation and examination by the commissioner is not terminated by the surrender, suspension, or revocation of any license issued by him or her. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1115, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 1115.)
Section 22718.
22718. Every order, decision, license, or other official act of the commissioner is subject to judicial review in accordance with law. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1115, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995. Operative July 1, 1995, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 1115.)
Section 22705.
22705. Whenever the commissioner deems it necessary for the general welfare of the public, he or she has continuous authority to exercise the powers set forth in this division whether or not an application for a license has been filed with the commissioner, any license has been issued, or if issued, has been surrendered, suspended, […]
Section 22705.1.
22705.1. (a) For any licensee, a disciplinary action taken by the State of California, another state, an agency of the federal government, or another country for an action substantially related to the activity regulated under this division may be grounds for disciplinary action by the commissioner. A certified copy of the record of the disciplinary action […]
Section 22706.
22706. The commissioner may require the attendance of witnesses and examine under oath all persons whose testimony relates to activities and businesses regulated by this division or to the subject matter of any examination, investigation, or hearing. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 160, Sec. 1. (AB 2559) Effective January 1, 2021.)
Section 22707.
22707. (a) The cost of each examination of a licensee or a person subject to this division shall be paid to the commissioner by the licensee or person examined, and the commissioner may maintain an action for the recovery of the cost in any court of competent jurisdiction. In determining the cost of an examination, the […]