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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 3Art. 5§ 6204 Indemnity Bond Cancellation Notice

§ 6204 Indemnity Bond Cancellation Notice

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§ 6204 Indemnity Bond Cancellation Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •If you or the insurance company want to cancel an indemnity bond, you must give 10 days' notice in writing to the commissioner.
  • •The cancellation won't happen until after those 10 days, unless the commissioner says it's okay to cancel sooner.

Example

You have a bond for your business, and you no longer need it.

You can't just cancel it right away. You have to tell the commissioner in writing and wait 10 days. If the commissioner says it's okay, you can cancel it sooner.

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

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§ 6204 Indemnity Bond Cancellation Notice

Indemnity bonds shall provide that their cancellation either by the surety or by the insured shall not become effective unless and until 10 days’ notice in writing first shall have been given to the commissioner, unless the cancellation is approved earlier by the commissioner. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

indemnityagreementinsurancecommissioncancellation

Related Statutes

  • § 6203 Association Indemnity Bond Requirements
  • § 18290 Credit Insurance For Loans
  • § 4879.07 Depository Corporation Shareholder Information
  • § 4879.09 Filing Requirements For Bank Sales
  • § 4879.11 Sale Approval Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 6204.
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