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Earlier editions: 2020-112018-11

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 16

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

As used in this code the word “shall” is mandatory and the word “may” is permissive, unless otherwise apparent from the context.

(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)

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