Ins. Code, § 847 · Article 8. Issue of Securities
Ins. Code, § 847
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
At the time of filing an application for a broker’s certificate, the applicant shall file with the commissioner a bond for five thousand dollars ($5,000), payable to the people of the State of California, for the use and benefit of any interested person, to be approved by the commissioner. The bond shall be conditioned upon the following conduct by the broker, the broker’s stock agents, and employees:
(a) Strict compliance with the provisions of this article.
(b) Honest and faithful application of all funds received.
(c) Honest and faithful performance of all obligations and undertakings in the purchase or sale of securities.
(d) Payment of all damages suffered by any person damaged or defrauded by reason of the violation of any of the provisions of this article, or by reason of any fraud connected with or growing out of any transaction contemplated by the provisions of this article.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 558, Sec. 7. (AB 487) Effective January 1, 2026.
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