California § 1515.5 - Property distributable in the course of a demutualization or related reorganizati
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1515.5 — Property distributable in the course of a demutualization or related reorganizati, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1515.5. Property distributable in the course of a demutualization or related reorganizati
Property distributable in the course of a demutualization or related reorganization of an insurance company is deemed abandoned as follows: (a) On the date of the demutualization or reorganization, if the instruments or statements reflecting the distribution are not mailed to the owner because the address on the books and records for the holder is known to be incorrect. (b) Two years after the date of the demutualization or reorganization, if instruments or statements reflecting the distribution are mailed to the owner and returned by the post office as undeliverable and the owner has done neither of the following: (1) Communicated in writing with the holder or its agent regarding the property. (2) Otherwise communicated with the holder or its agent regarding the property as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file with the holder or its agent. (c) Three years after the date of the demutualization or reorganization, if instruments or statements reflecting the distribution are mailed to the owner and not returned by the post office as undeliverable and the owner has done neither of the following: (1) Communicated in writing with the holder or its agent regarding the property. (2) Otherwise communicated with the holder or its agent regarding the property as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file with the holder or its agent.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1515.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1515.5 cover?
Section 1515.5 ("Property distributable in the course of a demutualization or related reorganizati") 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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