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DIVISION 3. THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 12900-13855›CHAPTER 1. Appointment, Qualification, and Offices 12900-12907

§ 12900

California Insurance Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

(a) The commissioner shall be elected by the people in the same time, place, and manner as the Governor not to exceed two four-year terms.

(b) Should a vacancy occur during the term of office, legislative confirmation shall be required for the position of commissioner in the same manner and procedure as that required by Section 5 of Article V of the California Constitution.

(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1227, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994. Note: This section was added on Nov. 8, 1988, by initiative Prop. 103.)

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