California Code, Insurance Code - INS § 1780.51

(a) As used in this chapter, “surplus line advisory organization” shall mean the organization authorized to perform the duties delegated by the commissioner under this chapter and to exercise the authority incidental thereto.

(b) All references in this chapter to “advisory organization” shall mean “surplus line advisory organization.”

(c) As used in this chapter, the term “surplus line law” shall refer to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 1760).

(d) All references in this chapter to the “commissioner” shall mean the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California.