ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [16000. - 16002.]

Cal. Insurance Code - INS 1.
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Cal. Insurance Code - INS § 16000. Section 16000.

As used in this chapter, “state of emergency” means a state of emergency or local emergency as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.

Cal. Insurance Code - INS § 16001. Section 16001.

This chapter shall apply to all insurers insuring real or personal property in the state, and any other classes of insurers that the commissioner determines should participate in emergency disaster preparation and assistance under this chapter.

Cal. Insurance Code - INS § 16002. Section 16002.

The purpose and function of the disaster assessment teams is solely to determine the staffing and support needs of insurers in handling anticipated claims.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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