California § 1216.5
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1216.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1216.5.
(a) (1) If the commissioner believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this article, or any regulation or order issued or promulgated pursuant to this article, and after notice and an opportunity to be heard, the commissioner may order the controlling producer to cease placing business with the controlled insurer. (2) If the commissioner finds that because of any material noncompliance that the controlled insurer or any policyholder thereof has suffered any loss or damage, the commissioner may bring a civil action or intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the insurer or policyholder for recovery of compensatory damages for the benefit of the insurer or policyholder or other appropriate relief. (3) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to limit any authority granted to the commissioner by any other provision of law to issue orders or take actions prior to the holding of a hearing. (b) If an order for liquidation or rehabilitation of the controlled insurer has been entered pursuant to Article 14 (commencing with Section 1010) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 1, and the receiver appointed under that order believes that the controlling producer or any other person has not materially complied with this article, or any regulation or order issued or promulgated pursuant to this article, and the insurer suffered any loss or damage therefrom, the receiver may maintain a civil action for recovery of damages or other appropriate sanctions for the benefit of the insurer. (c) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties authorized by any other provision of law. (d) Nothing contained in this section is intended to or shall in any manner limit or diminish the rights of policyholders, claimants, creditors, or other third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1216.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1216.5 cover?
Section 1216.5 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 § 1216.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1216.5 apply to my situation?
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