{"code":"INS","codeName":"Insurance Code","section":"1871.10","citation":"Ins. Code, § 1871.10","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE [100. - 1879.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 2. THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE [680. - 1879.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12. The Insurance Frauds Prevention Act [1871. - 1879.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-2/chapter-12"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. False and Fraudulent Claims [1871. - 1871.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/division-1/part-2/chapter-12/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 627, Sec. 10.   (AB 1511)   Effective January 1, 2022.","effective":"2022-01-01","html":"<p>It is unlawful to make or cause to be made a knowingly false or fraudulent material statement or material representation for the purpose of obtaining or amending an insurance policy under any line of insurance regulated by the department. A violation of this section is a public offense, punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a> of the Penal Code, or in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.</p>","text":"It is unlawful to make or cause to be made a knowingly false or fraudulent material statement or material representation for the purpose of obtaining or amending an insurance policy under any line of insurance regulated by the department. A violation of this section is a public offense, punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or in a county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/insurance-code/false-and-fraudulent-claims-1871-10","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}