California § 781 - A person shall not make any statement that is known, or should have been known, t
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§ 781. A person shall not make any statement that is known, or should have been known, t
(a) A person shall not make any statement that is known, or should have been known, to be a misrepresentation (1) to any other person for the purpose of inducing, or tending to induce, such other person either to take out a policy of insurance, or to refuse to accept a policy issued upon an application therefor and instead take out any policy in another insurer, or (2) to a policyholder in any insurer for the purpose of inducing or tending to induce him or her to lapse, forfeit or surrender his or her insurance therein. (b) A person shall not make any representation or comparison of insurers or policies to an insured which is misleading, for the purpose of inducing or tending to induce him or her to lapse, forfeit, change or surrender his or her insurance, whether on a temporary or permanent plan.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 781
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 781 cover?
Section 781 ("A person shall not make any statement that is known, or should have been known, t") 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 § 781?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 781 apply to my situation?
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