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California · Through 2026-09-13

FIN § 17310

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Financial Code - FIN
  2. DIVISION 6. ESCROW AGENTS [17000. - 17703.]
  3. CHAPTER 2.5. Escrow Agents’ Fidelity Corporation [17300. - 17350.]
  4. ARTICLE 2. Purpose: Scope of Guarantee [17310. - 17315.]

(a) It shall be the purpose of Fidelity Corporation to indemnify a member within the State of California against loss, subject to the limitations set forth in this chapter.

(b) Fidelity Corporation shall not be liable for any consequential damages sustained by a member, or by any other person, nor for any punitive damages whatsoever.

(c) The indemnification shall be provided by any of the following:

(1) A fund established by Fidelity Corporation pursuant to Section 17320.

(2) A fidelity bond or insurance policy to be approved by the commissioner.

(3) A combination of paragraphs (1) and (2) subject, however, to the maximum coverage specified in subdivision (b) of Section 17314.

(d) Fidelity Corporation shall provide a copy to all of its members and the commissioner of the fidelity bond or insurance policy as it is acquired or renewed, and Fidelity Corporation shall promptly provide a copy to any member or successor in interest, upon request.

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