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CA Ins Code § 15034 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 4 - Bonds|Section 15034.

15034.  The bond required by this chapter shall be taken in the name of the people in the state and every person injured by the willful, malicious, or wrongful act of the principal may bring an action on the bond in his or her name to recover damages suffered by reason of that willful, malicious, or wrongful act.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15035 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 4 - Bonds|Section 15035.

15035.  Every licensee shall at all times maintain on file the surety bond required by this chapter in full force and effect and upon failure to do so the license of the licensee shall be forthwith suspended and shall not be reinstated until an application therefore, in the form prescribed by the commissioner, is filed together with a proper bond. The commissioner may deny the application notwithstanding the applicant’s compliance with this section:(a) For any reason which would justify a refusal to issue, or a suspension or revocation of, a license.(b) For the performance of applicant of any practice while under suspension for failure to keep his or her bond in force, for which a license under this chapter is required.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15036 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 4 - Bonds|Section 15036.

15036.  In lieu of the surety bond required by this chapter there may be deposited with the State of California the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in cash, or evidence of deposit of the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in banks authorized to do business in this state and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or investment certificates or share accounts in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) issued by a savings association doing business in this state and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or evidence of a certificate of funds or share account of the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in a credit union as defined in Section 14002 of the Financial Code whose share deposits are guaranteed by the National Credit Union Administration or guaranteed by any other agency approved by the Department of Business Oversight.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 833, Sec. 19. (SB 488) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Ins Code § 15037 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 4 - Bonds|Section 15037.

15037.  Bonds executed and filed with the commissioner pursuant to this chapter shall remain in force and effect until the surety has terminated future liability by 30-day notice to the commissioner.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15038 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 15038.

15038.  Except as otherwise required to comply with the provisions of Article 6 (commencing with Section 15044), the proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the commissioner shall have all the powers granted therein.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15039 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 15039.

15039.  The commissioner may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter if he or she determines that the licensee has done any of the following:(a) Made any false statement or given any false information in connection with an application for a license or a renewal or reinstatement of the license.(b) Violated this chapter.(c) Violated any rule of the commissioner adopted pursuant to the authority contained in this chapter.(d) Been convicted of any crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of the holder of the registration or license in question.(e) Impersonated, or permitted, or aided and abetted an employee to impersonate a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States of America, or of any state or subdivision thereof.(f) Committed or permitted any employee to commit any act, while the license was expired which would be cause for the suspension or revocation of a license, or grounds for the denial of an application for a license.(g) Willfully failed or refused to render to a client services or a report as agreed between the parties and for which compensation has been paid or tendered in accordance with the agreement of the parties.(h) Committed assault, battery, or kidnapping, or used force or violence on any person.(i) Knowingly violated, or advised, encouraged, or assisted the violation of any court order or injunction in the course of business as a licensee.(j) Acted as a runner or capper for any attorney.(k) Committed any act which is a ground for denial of an application for license under this chapter.(l) Manufactured evidence.(m) Acceptance of employment adverse to a client or former client relating to a matter with respect to which the licensee has obtained confidential information by reason of or in the course of his or her employment by that client or former client.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 476. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Ins Code § 15039.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 15039.5.

15039.5.  The commissioner may, without hearing, suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter if he or she determines that the licensee has committed any act or crime constituting grounds for denial of license under Section 15018.5.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 448, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Ins Code § 15040 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 15040.

15040.  The record or conviction, or a certified copy thereof, shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction as that term is used in this article or in Section 15018 or 15018.5.A plea or verdict of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this article or of Section 15018 or 15018.5. The commissioner may order the license suspended or revoked, or may decline to issue a license, when the time for appeal has elapsed, or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal or when an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, irrespective of a subsequent order under Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code allowing that person to withdraw their plea of guilty and enter a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing the accusation, information, or indictment.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 627, Sec. 24. (AB 1511) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Ins Code § 15041 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 15041.

15041.  The commissioner shall suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter if the commissioner determines that the licensee has:(a) Used any letterhead, advertisement, or other printed matter, or in any matter whatever represented that he or she is an instrumentality of the federal government, a state, or any political subdivision thereof.(b) Used a name different than that under which he or she is currently licensed in an advertisement, solicitation, or contract for business.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15042 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 15042.

15042.  The commissioner may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter if the commissioner determines that the licensee has committed any act in the course of the licensee’s business constituting dishonesty or fraud.“Dishonesty or fraud” as used in this section includes, in addition to other acts not specifically enumerated herein, any of the following:(a) Knowingly making a false statement relating to evidence or information obtained in the course of employment, or knowingly publishing a slander or libel in the course of business.(b) Using illegal means in the collection or attempted collection of a debt or obligation.(c) Manufacture of evidence.(d) Acceptance of employment adverse to a client or former client relating to a matter with respect to which the licensee has obtained confidential information by reason of or in the course of his or her employment by that client or former client.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15043 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 5 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 15043.

15043.  The commissioner, in lieu of suspending or revoking a license issued under this chapter for violations of Sections 15039, 15041, and 15042, may impose a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) upon a licensee, if the commissioner determines that such action better serves the purposes of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15044 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15044.

15044.  As used in this article, “presiding officer” means the Executive Officer of the Office of Administrative Hearings.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15045 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15045.

15045.  The acceptance of a nonresident licensee of any of the rights and privileges conferred upon him or her by this chapter, as evidenced by his or her performance in this state, either personally or through an employee, of any act for which a licensee is required by this chapter, is equivalent to the appointment by that licensee of the presiding officer as his or her true and lawful attorney upon who may be served all lawful process and any disciplinary proceedings conducted upon him or her under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15046 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15046.

15046.  The acceptance of such rights and privileges as evidenced by such act shall signify the agreement of the licensee that any such process which is served against him or her in the manner provided in this article shall be of the same legal force and validity as if serviced upon him or her personally in this state.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15047 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15047.

15047.  Service shall be made by leaving a copy of the accusation, together with notice of defense and statement to respondent as described in Section 11505 of the Government Code, with a fee of five dollars ($5) for each licensee to be served, in the hands of the presiding officer or in his or her office in Sacramento. That service shall be sufficient service on the licensees subject to compliance with Section 15048.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15048 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15048.

15048.  A notice of that service and a copy of the accusation, together with the notice of defense and statement to respondent shall forthwith be sent by registered mail by the presiding officer to the licensee at his or her last known address as furnished by the commissioner. Personal service of the notice, copy of the accusation, notice of defense, and statement to respondent upon the licensee whenever found outside this state shall be the equivalent to those mailings.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15049 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15049.

15049.  Proof of compliance with Section 15048 shall be made in the event of service by mail by affidavit of the presiding officer or his or her authorized employee showing such service by mailing, together with the return receipt of the United States Post Office bearing the signature of the licensee or his or her agent. That affidavit or receipt shall be appended to the original accusation on file with the commissioner. In the event of personal service outside this state, such compliance may be proven by the return of any duly constituted public officer qualified to serve process in civil actions in the state or jurisdiction where the licensee is found, showing such service to have been made. Such return shall be appended to the original accusation on file with the commissioner.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15050 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15050.

15050.  The commissioner, or if the proceeding is heard before a hearing officer of the Office of Administrative Hearings, the hearing officer, may order those postponements or continuances and grant those extensions of time as may be necessary to afford the licensee reasonable opportunity to defend the proceedings. In no event shall the licensee have less than 30 days after the date of service of accusation in which to file a notice of defense, nor shall the notice of hearings provided for in Section 11509 of the Government Code or the notice and copy of affidavit referred to in Section 11514 of the Government Code be mailed or delivered less than 20 days prior to the date of hearing, and the time for making a request to cross-examine under Section 11514 of the Government Code shall be not less than 15 days.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15051 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15051.

15051.  The presiding officer shall keep a record of all process served upon him or her pursuant to this article, which records shall show the day and hour of service.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15052 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 6 - Nonresidents|Section 15052.

15052.  As used in this article, “nonresident” means a person who is not a resident of this state at the time of the performance of the act referred to in Section 15045.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15053 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 7 - Penal Provisions|Section 15053.

15053.  A person who knowingly falsifies the fingerprints or photographs submitted under subdivision (f) of Section 15010 or paragraph (12) of subdivision (b) of Section 15016 is guilty of a felony. A person who violates any of the other provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 833, Sec. 20. (SB 488) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Ins Code § 15054 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15054.

15054.  Every license, branch office certificate, and pocket card issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire on the day two years after the last calendar day of the month in which the initial license was issued. Licenses issued prior to January 1, 2011, shall expire on May 31 of each even-numbered year. To renew an unexpired license or certificate, the licensee shall, on or before the date on which it would otherwise expire, apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the commissioner, and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter. On renewal, the evidence of renewal of the license or certificate as the commissioner may prescribe, and renewal pocket cards for the persons mentioned in Section 15022 shall be issued to the licensee.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 400, Sec. 31. (AB 2782) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Ins Code § 15055 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15055.

15055.  Notwithstanding Section 15054, the commissioner may establish license periods and renewal dates for all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter so as to distribute the renewal work to permit the most efficient and economic use of personnel and equipment. In such cases, to the extent practical, provisions shall be made for the proration or other adjustment of fees so that no person shall be required to pay more than that which he or she would have been required to pay and no change in license period or renewal date shall be made.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15056 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15056.

15056.  (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, an expired license or branch office certificate may be renewed at any time within one year after its expiration on the filing of an application for renewal on a form prescribed by the commissioner, and the payment of a renewal fee in effect on the actual renewal date. If the license or certificate is renewed after its expiration, the licensee, as a condition precedent to renewal, shall also pay the delinquency fee prescribed by this chapter. Renewal under this section shall be effective on the date on which the application is filed, on the date on which the renewal fee is paid, or on the date on which the delinquency fee, if any, is paid, whichever occurs last. If so renewed, the license or certificate shall continue in effect through the date provided in Section 15054 that next occurs after the effective date of the renewal, when it shall expire if it is not again renewed.(b) Renewal of a license or certificate does not prohibit the bringing of disciplinary proceedings for an act committed before the effective date of the renewal.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 833, Sec. 21. (SB 488) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Ins Code § 15057 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15057.

15057.  A suspended license or branch office certificate is subject to expiration and shall be renewed as provided in this article, but renewal of the license does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity, or any other activity or conduct in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended, and renewal of the branch office certificate does not entitle the licensee, while the certificate remains suspended, and until it is reinstated, to engage in the license activity at the location for which the certificate was issued, or to engage in any other activity or conduct in violation with an order or judgment by which certificate was suspended.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15058 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15058.

15058.  A revoked license or branch officer certificate is subject to expiration as provided in this article, but it may not be renewed. If it is reinstated after its expiration, the licensee, as a condition precedent to its reinstatement, shall pay a reinstatement fee in the amount equal to the renewal fee in effect on the last regular renewal date before the date on which it is reinstated, plus the delinquency fee, if any accrued at the time of its revocation.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1202, Sec. 1.)
CA Ins Code § 15059 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15059.

15059.  A license or branch office certificate which is not renewed within one year after its expiration may not be renewed, restored, reinstated, or reissued thereafter.The holder of the license or certificate may obtain a new license or certificate only on compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of an original license or certificate.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 448, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Ins Code § 15059.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15059.1.

15059.1.  (a) An individual who holds a public insurance adjuster license and who is not exempt under subdivision (b) shall satisfactorily complete a minimum of 24 hours, of which three hours are to be in ethics, of continuing education courses pertinent to the duties and responsibilities of a public insurance adjuster license, to be reported to the insurance commissioner on a biennial basis in conjunction with his or her license renewal cycle.(b) This section shall not apply to:(1) A licensee not licensed for one full year prior to the end of the applicable continuing education biennium.(2) A licensee holding a nonresident public insurance adjuster license who has met the continuing education requirements of his or her designated state or residence.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 400, Sec. 32. (AB 2782) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Ins Code § 15059.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Insurance Code - INS|DIVISION 5 - INSURANCE ADJUSTERS|CHAPTER 2 - Public Insurance Adjusters Act|ARTICLE 8 - Expiration and Renewal of Licenses and Cards|Section 15059.2.

15059.2.  A person who fails to meet the requirements imposed by Section 15059.1, and who has not been granted an extension of time by the commissioner within which to comply, shall have his or her license placed on inactive status until he or she demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner that he or she has complied with all of the requirements of this article and all other applicable law. A licensee placed on inactive status may not perform the activities described in Section 1631. If a person cannot perform the requirements of this article due to a disability or inactivity due to special circumstances, the commissioner shall provide a procedure for the person to place his or her license on inactive status until the person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commissioner that he or she has complied with all of the requirements of this article for the period of disability or inactivity.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 833, Sec. 22. (SB 488) Effective January 1, 2017.)