Ins. Code, § 557 · Article 3. Notice and Proofs of Loss
Ins. Code, § 557
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is a misdemeanor for any person alone or in concert to prepare or make any bid or other writing which falsely purports to be a bona fide offer to repair a damaged motor vehicle or any other damaged property, with the intent that the same be used for the purpose of fraudulently leading an automobile liability insurer to believe:
(a) That a bid of some other person represents an offer made in open competition; or
(b) That the policy provisions of such insurer governing bids for the repair of vehicles or other property insured under the policy have been complied with in good faith.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1907.
Source of truth
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