Cal. INS § 1770
This is the official text of Cal. INS § 1770, part of California’s Insurance Code — regulates insurance companies and the insurance policies sold in California.
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Official statutory text
The commissioner, whenever he deems necessary, may examine the books and accounts of any surplus line broker for the purpose of determining whether or not the broker is conducting his business in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. For the purpose of making such examination such broker shall allow the commissioner free access at all times to all the broker’s books and papers, and the commissioner shall thoroughly inspect and examine all of the broker’s affairs.
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