Ins. Code, § 12900 · Chapter 1. Appointment, Qualification, and Offices
Ins. Code, § 12900
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The commissioner shall be elected by the people in the same time, place, and manner as the Governor not to exceed two four-year terms.
(b) Should a vacancy occur during the term of office, legislative confirmation shall be required for the position of commissioner in the same manner and procedure as that required by Section 5 of Article V of the California Constitution.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1227, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 1988, by initiative Prop. 103.
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