California § 12636 - If the board finds that an insurer
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12636 — If the board finds that an insurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12636. If the board finds that an insurer
(a) If the board finds that an insurerâs failure to make a timely return or payment is due to reasonable cause and to circumstances beyond the insurerâs control, and which occurred despite the exercise of ordinary care and in the absence of willful neglect, the insurer may be relieved of the penalty provided by Section 12258, 12287, 12631, 12632, or 12633. (b) Any insurer seeking to be relieved of the penalty shall file with the board a statement under penalty of perjury setting forth the facts upon which the claim for relief is based.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12636 cover?
Section 12636 ("If the board finds that an insurer") 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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