California § 791.03 - No insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization shall use or au
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§ 791.03. No insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization shall use or au
No insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization shall use or authorize the use of pretext interviews to obtain information in connection with an insurance transaction; provided, however, that a pretext interview may be undertaken to obtain information from a person or institution that does not have a generally or statutorily recognized privileged relationship with the person to whom the information relates for the purpose of investigating a claim where there is a reasonable basis for suspecting criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation or material nondisclosure in connection with a claim.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 791.03
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 791.03 cover?
Section 791.03 ("No insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization shall use or au") 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 § 791.03?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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