§ 129095

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 245. (AB 133) Effective July 27, 2021.
(a)The department shall not regulate, impose requirements on, or require approval by the department of a professional, or a fee charged by a professional, used by applicants for the initial application for loan insurance. The choice of any professional and the funding source used shall be left entirely to the participants.
(b)For purposes of this section, “professional” includes, but is not limited to, an underwriter, bond counsel, or consultant.
(c)Nothing in this section shall prohibit the department, in the event of defaults, from taking any action authorized under this

chapter to protect the financial interest of the state.

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