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.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1064, Sec. 670. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative July 1, 1997.)