California § 1601 - A fee shall not be charged, except as included in the application for certificate
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§ 1601. A fee shall not be charged, except as included in the application for certificate
(a) A fee shall not be charged, except as included in the application for certificate of authority fee provided by Article 3 (commencing with Section 699) of Chapter 1, for filing the initial appointment of an agent for service of process under this article by an applicant for admission. (b) Thereafter, the commissioner shall require the payment of seventy-two dollars ($72), in advance, as a fee for filing the appointment of an agent for service of process, or stipulation, or both by every admitted foreign or alien insurer pursuant to this article.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1601
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1601 cover?
Section 1601 ("A fee shall not be charged, except as included in the application for certificate") 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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