California § 790 - The purpose of this article is to regulate trade practices in the business of ins
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 790 — The purpose of this article is to regulate trade practices in the business of ins, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 790. The purpose of this article is to regulate trade practices in the business of ins
The purpose of this article is to regulate trade practices in the business of insurance in accordance with the intent of Congress as expressed in the Act of Congress of March 9, 1945 (Public Law 15, Seventy-ninth Congress), by defining, or providing for the determination of, all such practices in this State which constitute unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices and by prohibiting the trade practices so defined or determined.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 790
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 790 cover?
Section 790 ("The purpose of this article is to regulate trade practices in the business of ins") 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 § 790?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 790" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 790 apply to my situation?
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