California § 1616 - Before any nonadmitted foreign or alien insurer shall file or cause to be filed a
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§ 1616. Before any nonadmitted foreign or alien insurer shall file or cause to be filed a
Before any nonadmitted foreign or alien insurer shall file or cause to be filed any pleading in any action, suit or proceeding instituted against it, the insurer shall either (1) procure a certificate of authority to transact insurance in this state; or (2) give a bond in the action, suit or proceeding in an amount to be fixed by the court sufficient to secure the payment of any final judgment which may be rendered in the action, suit, or proceeding.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1616
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1616 cover?
Section 1616 ("Before any nonadmitted foreign or alien insurer shall file or cause to be filed a") 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.
How do I cite California § 1616?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1616 apply to my situation?
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