SECTIONS 1859-1859.1 - California Statutes

INSURANCE CODE

SECTION 1859-1859.1

1859. No person, insurer or organization shall wilfully withhold
information from, or knowingly give false or misleading information
to, the commissioner or to any rating organization, advisory
organization, insurer or group, association or other organization of
insurers, which will affect the rates, rating systems or premiums for
the classes of insurance to which the provisions of this chapter are
applicable.

1859.1. (a) Any person, insurer, organization, group, or
association who fails to comply with a final order of the
commissioner under this chapter shall be liable to the state in an
amount not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) but if the
failure is willful he or she or it shall be liable to the state in an
amount not exceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000)
for the failure. That penalty shall be in addition to any penalty
arising under Section 1858.07. The commissioner shall collect the
amount so payable and may bring an action in the name of the people
of the State of California to enforce collection. These penalties may
be in addition to any other penalties provided by law.
(b) A willful violation of this chapter by any person is a
misdemeanor.