(a) Every tax levied upon an insurer under the provisions of Article XIII of the California Constitution and of this part is a lien upon all property and franchises of every kind and nature belonging to the insurer, and has the effect of a judgment against the insurer.

(b) (1) Every tax levied upon a surplus line broker under Part 7.5 (commencing with Section 13201) is a lien upon all property and franchises of every kind and nature belonging to the surplus line broker, and has the effect of a judgment against the surplus line broker.

Terms Used In California Revenue and Taxation Code 12491

  • Insurer: as used in this part includes each of the following:

    California Revenue and Taxation Code 12003

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.

(2) A lien levied pursuant to this subdivision shall not exceed the amount of unpaid tax collected by the surplus line broker.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 561, Sec. 230. (AB 1516) Effective January 1, 2018.)

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