Nothing contained in this article shall:

(a) Preempt the authority of other law enforcement or licensing agencies to investigate and prosecute suspected violations of law.

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Terms Used In California Insurance Code 1872.6

  • Commissioner: means the Insurance Commissioner of this State. See California Insurance Code 20
  • Person: means any person, association, organization, partnership, business trust, limited liability company, or corporation. See California Insurance Code 19
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

(b) Prevent or prohibit a person from voluntarily disclosing any information concerning violations of this chapter to any law enforcement or licensing agency governed by the Business and Professions Code.

(c) Limit any of the powers granted to the department or the commissioner to investigate possible violations of the chapter and take appropriate action against wrongdoers.

(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1119, Sec. 3.)