(a) The offer of an authority policy by a participating insurer shall constitute a mode of insurer compliance with Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 10081) of Part 1 of Division 2, and as set forth in Section 10084.

(b) If the authority ceases operation for any reason, including, but not limited to, repeal of this chapter or insolvency of the authority, participating carriers shall no longer be able to satisfy the requirement to offer residential earthquake insurance coverage by placement within the authority. The commissioner shall adopt a schedule in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 10089.35 to establish when participating carriers shall be required to offer coverage by another mode authorized pursuant to Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 10081) of Part 1 of Division 2 to those policyholders for whom they write the underlying policies of residential property insurance.

(c) If the authority ceases operation pursuant to a statute enacted by the Legislature, that statute shall determine the duty of participating insurers to provide earthquake insurance pursuant to Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 10081). Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 10081) shall remain in effect unless specifically repealed by that statute.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 968, Sec. 13. Effective September 27, 1996.)