9080.1. On and after January 1, 1954, no association shall transact insurance under this chapter unless it has theretofore received and continues to hold a certificate of exemption from the commissioner.
Before procuring such certificate such association shall file with the commissioner certified copies of the articles of incorporation, association, by-laws, rules and regulations or other organization or governing documents, together with certified copies of all evidences of insurance which it proposes to issue. It shall thereafter file with the commissioner certified copies of all amendments to such documents or evidences. The commissioner shall issue such certificate of exemption upon application by such association and a showing by it that it qualifies therefor under the provisions of this chapter.
Such certificate of exemption is subject to suspension or revocation by the commissioner if the organization fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and the commissioner shall have all the powers granted therein.
Such association is subject to Sections 1 to 41, inclusive, and to Articles 4 and 14 of Chapter 1, Part 2, Division 1 of this code.
(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1564.)
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