Ins. Code, § 1871.10 · Article 1. False and Fraudulent Claims
Ins. Code, § 1871.10
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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 (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
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History
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 627, Sec. 10. (AB 1511) Effective January 1, 2022.
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