California · Insurance Code
INS §10152: In lieu of the application of the provisions for automatic insurance upon nonpayment of premium the policy may be surrendered to the insurer at its home office, upon due application by the legal owner
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In lieu of the application of the provisions for automatic insurance upon nonpayment of premium the policy may be surrendered to the insurer at its home office, upon due application by the legal owner thereof, within one month after date of premium default for a specified cash value which shall be at least equal to the sum which would be otherwise available for the purchase of the automatic form of insurance provided therein. The insurer may defer payment of such cash value for not more than six months after application therefor is made.
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