Section 2197.1 - DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions set forth in section 2195.2, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Certificate of Service" means a statement, signed under penalty of perjury under the laws of California by a person at least 18 years of age and not a party to the proceeding, containing the names and addresses of all parties to the proceeding, indicating the date, place and manner of service to all parties to the proceeding of the pleading or other document a copy of which is attached. An employee of a party may sign a certificate of service.(b) "Day" means a calendar, not business day.(c) "Pleading" means any petition, notice of defense, withdrawal of application, waiver of hearing, notice of hearing, notice of determination to hold hearing, acknowledgement of notice of determination to hold hearing and request for hearing, petition to intervene, any motion or other formal filing made as part of a proceeding held pursuant to this subchapter. An application is not a pleading.(d) "Proceeding" means any hearing conducted pursuant to Insurance Code section 1855.5.(e) "Filing Office" means that office within the office of the Insurance Commissioner in Oakland, designated for receipt of all pleadings filed pursuant to this subchapter. Facsimile transmissions and plastic bound documents shall not be submitted to the Filing Office.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 10, § 2197.1
1. New section filed 10-5-90 as an emergency; operative 10-5-90 (Register 90, No. 45). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-4-90 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-4-91 as an emergency; operative 2-4-91 (Register 91, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-4-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-4-91 order transmitted to OAL 5-17-91 and filed 6-17-91 (Register 91, No. 36).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) filed 8-27-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 35). Note: Authority cited: Section 12921, Insurance Code; and CalFarm Insurance Company, et al. v. Deukmejian, et al. (1989) 48 Cal.3d 805, 824. Reference: Section 1855.5, Insurance Code.
1. New section filed 10-5-90 as an emergency; operative 10-5-90 (Register 90, No. 45). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-4-90 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 2-4-91 as an emergency; operative 2-4-91 (Register 91, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-4-91 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-4-91 order transmitted to OAL 5-17-91 and filed 6-17-91 (Register 91, No. 36).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) filed 8-27-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 35).