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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 22Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 3§ 64073 Council Liability Insurance Authority

§ 64073 Council Liability Insurance Authority

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§ 64073 Council Liability Insurance Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The secretary can buy insurance to protect the council and themselves from lawsuits.
  • •The council has to pay for this insurance.
  • •The insurance covers mistakes or problems related to the council's advice or work.
  • •If someone sues, the secretary can decide to use the insurance or handle it another way.

Example

A person trips and gets hurt at a council meeting and sues the council for not keeping the place safe.

The insurance the secretary bought would help pay for the lawsuit, so the council doesn't have to pay all the money themselves.

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

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§ 64073 Council Liability Insurance Authority

The secretary may purchase general liability insurance for the council in an amount the secretary determines as necessary. The cost of the insurance shall be paid by the council. The insurance policy shall name the secretary, in the secretary’s official capacity, and the council as insured parties for claims made against the council in its advisory capacity to the secretary or against the secretary regarding the activities of the council. The secretary, after consultation with the Attorney General, may refer claims to the insurance carrier for appropriate action. In the alternative, the secretary may require that claims be handled in the manner otherwise specified in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 304, Sec. 75. (AB 590) Effective January 1, 2020.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

insuranceliabilityclaimsecretaryattorney generalcapacitythe californiaconsultation

Related Statutes

  • § 58714 Marketing Order Liability Insurance
  • § 64564 Council Liability Insurance
  • § 7411 Tomato Board Appointment Rules
  • § 79167.5 Commission Fund Management Rules
  • § 61405 Milk Handler Surety Bond

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 64073.
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