(a) The association shall establish and maintain an Internet Web site and a statewide toll-free telephone number through which a person may receive information and assistance in applying for insurance through the plan. The association shall cause the toll-free telephone number to be published in all general distribution telephone directories in the state and shall include the toll-free telephone number and Internet Web site address on all communications with an applicant or insured. (b) An insurance agent or broker transacting basic property insurance shall assist a person seeking his or her help in obtaining basic property insurance coverage by any one of the following methods: (1) Making an application for insurance through the plan by submitting an application at the personâs request. (2) Providing the person with the California FAIR Planâs Internet Web site address and the toll-free telephone number. (3) Making an application for insurance, at the personâs request, and placing that person with or through an insurer that offers, or a surplus line broker that procures, basic property insurance coverage.
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