Penal Code section 439

Every person who in this State procures, or agrees to procure, any insurance for a resident of this State, from any insurance company not incorporated under the laws of this State, unless such company or its agent has filed the bond required by the laws of this State relating to insurance, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Source: Section 439, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=439. (accessed Jun. 26, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_439

Original Source: Section 439, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=439. (last accessed May 12, 2025).