California § 11626.1 - No insurer shall downgrade the rating, or otherwise adversely affect the insurabi
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§ 11626.1. No insurer shall downgrade the rating, or otherwise adversely affect the insurabi
(a) No insurer shall downgrade the rating, or otherwise adversely affect the insurability, of a person insured under Section 11622.1 solely because of that personâs participation in the assigned risk plan or because that person contracts with a person insured under Section 11622.1. (b) An insurer violating subdivision (a) is subject to the penalties set forth in Section 11626, and shall restore the insurance rating, insurability, and coverage of any person harmed by the violation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11626.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11626.1 cover?
Section 11626.1 ("No insurer shall downgrade the rating, or otherwise adversely affect the insurabi") 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 § 11626.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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