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(a) Fidelity Corporation and its members shall not advertise, print, display, publish, distribute, or broadcast, or cause or permit to be advertised, printed, displayed, published, distributed, or broadcast, in any manner any statement or representation with regard to a guarantee of trust obligations in their advertisements that is false or misleading or calculated to deceive or misinform the public. Any statement or representation with regard to a guarantee of trust obligations, except the statement set forth in subdivision (b), shall be reviewed and approved by the commissioner prior to its use.
(b) Any advertising referring to Fidelity Corporation shall state in a clear and conspicuous manner, the following statement:
“MEMBER OF ESCROW AGENTS' FIDELITY CORPORATION (EAFC). EAFC PROVIDES FIDELITY COVERAGE TO ITS MEMBERS. EAFC IS NOT A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF A PAYMENT OF ANY CLAIM BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.”
(c) Neither Fidelity Corporation nor its members shall advertise that trust obligations of escrow agents are “protected,” “guaranteed,” “insured,” or use words to that effect.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Financial Code - FIN § 17346 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/financial-code/fin-sect-17346/
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