Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8697 · Article 10. Indemnity Bonds
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8697
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Each company registered under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in the amount of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500). Another method of deposit, including a certificate of deposit, or other undertaking shall not satisfy this requirement.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 218, Sec. 5. (SB 662) Effective January 1, 2014.
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