Cal. INS § 10163.35
This is the official text of Cal. INS § 10163.35, part of California’s Insurance Code — regulates insurance companies and the insurance policies sold in California.
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Official statutory text
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the form of any policy, contract, or certificate providing life insurance that is subject to this article shall be filed by the obligor under the policy, contract, or certificate with the commissioner before it is marketed, issued, delivered, or used in this state.
(b) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as requiring or providing for the prior approval by the commissioner of forms of individual life insurance policies, contracts, or certificates prior to the time the forms are marketed, issued, delivered, or used in this state.
(b) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as requiring or providing for the prior approval by the commissioner of forms of individual life insurance policies, contracts, or certificates prior to the time the forms are marketed, issued, delivered, or used in this state.
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