The purpose of this Article is to establish procedures for awarding advocacy fees, witness fees and other expenses to petitioners, intervenors and participants in proceedings, including proceedings other than rate proceedings, before the Insurance Commissioner in accordance with Section 1861.10(b) of the Insurance Code. The definitions set forth in section 2661.1 apply to Article 14 of this subchapter.
Note: Authority cited: Section 1861.10, Insurance Code; and CalFarm Insurance Company, et al. v. George Deukmejian, et al., 48 Cal.3d 805, 824 (1989), 20th Century Insurance Company v. John Garamendi, 8 Cal.4th 216, 281, 32 Cal. Rptr. 2d 807, 847 (1994). Reference: Sections 1861.10(a) and 1861.10(b), Insurance Code; and CalFarm Insurance Company, et al. v. George Deukmejian, et al., 48 Cal.3d 805 (1989),20th Century Insurance Company et al. v. John Garamendi, 8 Cal. 4th 216, 32 Cal. Rptr. 2d 807 (1994).