Arizona § 20-616 - Grounds for liquidation

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-616 — Grounds for liquidation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20-616. Grounds for liquidation

The director may apply to the court for an order appointing him as receiver, if his appointment as receiver is not then in effect, and directing him to liquidate the business of a domestic insurer or of the United States branch of an alien insurer having trusteed assets in this state, regardless of whether or not there has been a prior order directing him to rehabilitate such insurer, upon any of the grounds specified in section 20-615, or if such insurer:

1. Has ceased transacting business for a period of one year.

2. Is an insolvent insurer and has commenced voluntary liquidation or dissolution, or attempts to commence or prosecute any action or proceeding to liquidate its business or affairs, or to dissolve its corporate charter, or to procure the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or sequestrator under any law except this title.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 20-616

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-616 cover?

Section 20-616 ("Grounds for liquidation") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 20-616?

A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 20-616" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 20-616 apply to my situation?

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