California Code, Financial Code - FIN § 12300.6

Prior to separation and deposit by the licensee such funds may only be used by the licensee for the making of change or the cashing of checks in the normal course of its business, and then only to the extent of the amount of the bond which has been filed under Section 12206.

After separation and deposit such funds also may be used by a licensee for the cashing of checks in the normal course of its business, and then only to the extent of the amount of the bond which has been filed with the commissioner containing the provisions and conditions set forth in Sections 12207 through 12213, inclusive, of this code.