California Financial Code
The following chart lists the principal provisions of the Financial Code that apply to each type of financial institution regulated by the Department. Please be advised that the various types of financial institutions may be subject to other laws and regulations. For example, commercial banks, savings associations, and industrial loan companies are subject to Division 1.6 (commencing with Section 4800) of the Financial Code, relating to sales, mergers and conversions.
TYPE OF INSTITUTION - FINANCIAL CODE REFERENCES
- Financial Institutions Law, Division 1 (commencing with Section 99)
- Banks and Trust Companies, Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 1000)
- Business and Industrial Development Corporations (BIDCO), Division 15 (commencing with Section 31000)
- Credit Unions, Division 5 (commencing with Section 14000)
- Foreign Banks, Chapter 20, Division 1 (commencing with Section 1750)
- Industrial Loan Companies and Premium Finance Companies, Division 7 (commencing with Section 18000)
- Money Transmitters, Division 1.2 (commencing with Section 2000)



