California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §10249.92: A registration application pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be accompanied by an irrevocable consent stating that if in any action commenced against the applicant in this state persona
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A registration application pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be accompanied by an irrevocable consent stating that if in any action commenced against the applicant in this state personal service of process upon the applicant cannot be made after the exercise of due diligence, a valid service may thereupon be made upon the applicant by delivering the process to the Secretary of State. Insofar as possible, the provisions of Section 1018 of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to service of process on the Secretary of State are applicable to this section.
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