California § 17601 - If the commissioner has reason to believe that any escrow agent is violating the
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§ 17601. If the commissioner has reason to believe that any escrow agent is violating the
If the commissioner has reason to believe that any escrow agent is violating the provisions of this division, the commissioner may investigate the escrow agentâs business and examine the books, accounts, records, and files used in the business of every escrow agent and of every person who acts or claims to act as principal or agent under or without the authority of this division. For the purposes of examination the commissioner and representatives of the commissioner shall have free access to the offices and places of business, books, accounts, records, papers, files, safes, and vaults of all persons examined. The cost of any investigation, inspection, and examination of a licensee under this section shall be paid to the commissioner as provided in Section 17405.1.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17601
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17601 cover?
Section 17601 ("If the commissioner has reason to believe that any escrow agent is violating the") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 17601?
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