- (a) Pursuant to Insurance Code section 1872.85(b) and (c), the Commissioner shall distribute funds under this program to district attorneys who are able to show a likely positive outcome that will enhance the prosecution of disability insurance fraud in their jurisdiction. In order to obtain funds under this program, a district attorney must submit an application pursuant to Insurance Code section 1872.85(b).
- (b) In determining to award a grant under this program, the Commissioner shall consider the information provided in an application and may consider the recommendations and advice of the Fraud Division.
- (c) Priority shall be given to those grant applications which, in the determination of the Commissioner, have the potential to have the greatest impact on disability insurance fraud activity.
Note: Authority cited: Section 1872.85, Insurance Code; and CalFarm Insurance Company, et al. v. Deukmejian, et al. (1989) 48 Cal.3d 805 and 824. Reference: Section 1872.85, Insurance Code.
History
1. New section filed 11-3-2005; operative 12-3-2005 (Register 2005, No. 44).