California § 10146 - The purposes of this article are to establish standards regarding unfair discrimi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10146 — The purposes of this article are to establish standards regarding unfair discrimi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10146. The purposes of this article are to establish standards regarding unfair discrimi
The purposes of this article are to establish standards regarding unfair discrimination among individuals of the same class in the underwriting of life or disability income insurance on the basis of tests of a personâs genetic characteristics; to establish minimum standards for determining insurability which are sufficiently reliable to be used for life and disability income insurance risk classification and underwriting purposes; to require the maintenance of strict confidentiality of personal information obtained through a test of a personâs genetic characteristics; and to require informed consent before insurers underwrite on the basis of a test of a personâs genetic characteristics. This article and Sections 10140 and 10143 shall constitute the exclusive requirements for insurersâ practices relating to genetic characteristics or to tests thereof.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10146
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10146 cover?
Section 10146 ("The purposes of this article are to establish standards regarding unfair discrimi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 10146?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 10146" (California). 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 California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 10146 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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