Insurance Code section 1871.10

It is unlawful to make or cause to be made a knowingly false or fraudulent material statement or material representation for the purpose of obtaining or amending an insurance policy under any line of insurance regulated by the department. A violation of this section is a public offense, punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

Source: Section 1871.10, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=1871.10. (accessed May 9, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 1871.10’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/insurance_code_section_1871.10

Original Source: Section 1871.10, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=1871.10. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).