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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 10.5Art. 10§ 7466 Emergency Regulations Authority

§ 7466 Emergency Regulations Authority

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§ 7466 Emergency Regulations Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Covered California can make quick rules to help with health insurance stuff.
  • •These quick rules can last for up to two years.
  • •The rules are made fast because they are important for people's health and safety.

Example

Imagine there's a big health problem, like a pandemic, and many people need health insurance quickly.

Covered California can make new rules fast to help people get the insurance they need. These rules can stay in place for up to two years to keep helping people.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7466 Emergency Regulations Authority

(a) Emergency regulations may be adopted by Covered California in order to implement and administer subdivisions (c) and (g) of Section 7454. (b) Any emergency regulation adopted pursuant to this section shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and, for purposes of that chapter, including Section 11349.6 of the Government Code, the adoption of the regulation is an emergency and shall be considered by the Office of Administrative Law as necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and general welfare. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the emergency regulations adopted by Covered California may remain in effect for two years from the date of adoption. (Added November 3, 2020, by initiative Proposition 22, Sec. 1. Effective December 16, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

adoptionregulationcovered californiasafetyhealthemergencyadministrative lawadded november

Related Statutes

  • § 7454 Driver Healthcare Subsidy
  • § 313.1 Regulatory Review Requirements
  • § 4618 Massage Certification Uniform Standards
  • § 7449 App-Based Driver Flexibility
  • § 7450 App-Based Driver Protections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7466.
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