California § 845.5 - The certificate required by Section 845 to act as a stock agent of an insurer sha

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§ 845.5. The certificate required by Section 845 to act as a stock agent of an insurer sha

The certificate required by Section 845 to act as a stock agent of an insurer shall be secured as provided in Section 846 and shall expire on the first day of July after its issue, unless sooner suspended or revoked. The permission granted by Section 845 to persons holding certificates or licenses issued by the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation does not affect the provisions of this article requiring that an insurer and that a stock agent appointed by an insurer secure a permit or certificate from the commissioner to issue, sell, or resell securities and the issue, sale, or resale and the advertising thereof is subject to the provisions of this article, nor does that section permit an owner of securities to sell or resell the same except in conformity with that section and this article.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 845.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 845.5 cover?

Section 845.5 ("The certificate required by Section 845 to act as a stock agent of an insurer sha") 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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