California § 140 - The commissioner may order a purchasing group or risk retention group to cease an

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§ 140. The commissioner may order a purchasing group or risk retention group to cease an

The commissioner may order a purchasing group or risk retention group to cease and desist from the solicitation or sale of insurance by, or the operations of, a risk retention group or purchasing group whose officers, organizers, or directors have engaged in any of the acts or omissions set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 1668.5. That order shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 14.5 (commencing with Section 1065.1) of Chapter 1 of Part 2.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 140

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 140 cover?

Section 140 ("The commissioner may order a purchasing group or risk retention group to cease an") 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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