(a) In this Article, “applicant” means a California corporation which applies to the Commissioner for a license.

(b) This Article contains regulations relating to the issuance of a license pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 31150) of the Business and Industrial Development Corporations Law. This Subarticle contains general provisions relating to the issuance of a license. Subarticle 2 (commencing with Section 50.3100) of this Article contains regulations relating to an application for a license. Subarticle 3 (commencing with Section 50.3200) of this Article contains regulations which set forth administrative standards and procedures relating to an application for a license. Subarticle 4 (commencing with Section 50.3300) of this Article contains regulations relating to matters after an application for a license is approved by the Commissioner.