{"code":"FIN","codeName":"Financial Code","section":"5505","citation":"Fin. Code, § 5505","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. SAVINGS ASSOCIATION LAW [5000. - 10009.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Corporate Organization and Corporate Changes [5400. - 5868.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/division-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Petition for Certificate of Authority [5500. - 5506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/division-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The articles of incorporation of a proposed association shall not be filed in the office of the Secretary of State unless a certificate of approval of the articles of incorporation issued by the commissioner is attached thereto.</p>","text":"The articles of incorporation of a proposed association shall not be filed in the office of the Secretary of State unless a certificate of approval of the articles of incorporation issued by the commissioner is attached thereto.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/financial-code/petition-for-certificate-of-authority-5505","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}