California § 11142 - No person shall cause or permit to be made, issued or circulated in any form: (a)

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§ 11142. No person shall cause or permit to be made, issued or circulated in any form: (a)

No person shall cause or permit to be made, issued or circulated in any form: (a) Any misrepresentation or false or misleading statement concerning the terms, benefits or advantages of any fraternal insurance contract now issued or to be issued in this State; or the financial condition of any society or the legal reserve system upon which it operates; or any other matter concerning any society; (b) Any false or misleading estimate or statement concerning the dividends or shares of surplus paid or to be paid by any society on any insurance contract; or (c) Any incomplete comparison of an insurance contract of one society with an insurance contract of another society or insurer for the purpose of inducing the lapse, forfeiture or surrender of any insurance contract.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11142

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11142 cover?

Section 11142 ("No person shall cause or permit to be made, issued or circulated in any form: (a)") 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 § 11142?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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