{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"16000","citation":"Ins. Code, § 16000","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. INSURANCE ADJUSTERS [14000. - 16032.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Emergency Disaster Assessment [16000. - 16032.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-5/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [16000. - 16002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-5/chapter-3/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 510, Sec. 1.   Effective September 15, 1998.","effective":"1998-09-15","html":"<p>As used in this chapter, “state of emergency” means a state of emergency or local emergency as defined in Section <a href=\"/gov/8558\">8558</a> of the Government Code.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/general-provisions-16000","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}