PART 9. Pet Insurance

Part 9 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 896, Sec. 1.

§§ 12880–12880.8 · 9 sections

• § 12880 For purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Chronic condition” means a condition that can be treated or managed, but not cured. (b)…
• § 12880.1 A policy of pet insurance that is marketed, issued, amended, renewed, or delivered, whether or not in California, to a California resident, on or after July 1,…
• § 12880.2 (a) An insurer transacting pet insurance in California shall disclose all of the following to consumers: (1) If the policy excludes coverage due to any of the…
• § 12880.3 (a) A person who violates a provision of this part is liable to the state for a civil penalty to be determined by the commissioner, not to exceed five thousand…
• § 12880.4 (a) Whenever the commissioner shall have reason to believe that a person has engaged or is engaging in this state in a violation of this part, and that a…
• § 12880.5 The commissioner may adopt reasonable rules and regulations, as are necessary to administer this part, in accordance with the rulemaking provisions of the…
• § 12880.6 At the time a pet insurance policy is issued or delivered to a policyholder, the insurer shall include a written disclosure with all of the following…
• § 12880.7 (a) After disclosure to the consumer, a pet insurer may issue policies that exclude coverage on the basis of one or more preexisting conditions. A condition…
• § 12880.8 (a) A pet insurer or producer shall not market a wellness program as pet insurance. Marketing materials for pet insurance shall be separate from marketing…