California § 12201 - Every insurer doing business in this state shall annually pay to the state a tax

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§ 12201. Every insurer doing business in this state shall annually pay to the state a tax

(a) Every insurer doing business in this state shall annually pay to the state a tax on the bases, at the rates, and subject to the deductions from the tax hereinafter specified. For purposes of the tax imposed by this chapter, “insurer” shall be deemed to include a home protection company as defined in Section 12740 of the Insurance Code. (b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2013.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12201 cover?

Section 12201 ("Every insurer doing business in this state shall annually pay to the state a tax") 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.

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