{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"12097","citation":"Ins. Code, § 12097","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. CLASSES OF INSURANCE [1880. - 12880.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 4. MISCELLANEOUS CASUALTY INSURANCES [12050. - 12129.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Surety Insurers on Reserve Basis; Capital Requirements and Permitted Insurances [12050. - 12122.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2/part-4/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Special Regulations [12095. - 12097.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-2/part-4/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1013.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whoever denies a contractor’s license or performance bond solely on the grounds specified in this article is liable for each and every such offense for the actual damages, and two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in addition thereto, suffered by the licensee or applicant for a license.</p>","text":"Whoever denies a contractor’s license or performance bond solely on the grounds specified in this article is liable for each and every such offense for the actual damages, and two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in addition thereto, suffered by the licensee or applicant for a license.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/special-regulations-12097","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}