California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §22979.21: Every manufacturer or importer of tobacco products shall obtain and maintain a license under this division to engage in the sale of tobacco products.
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Every manufacturer or importer of tobacco products shall obtain and maintain a license under this division to engage in the sale of tobacco products. In order to be eligible for obtaining and maintaining a license under this division, a manufacturer or importer shall do all of the following in the manner specified by the board: (a) Submit to the board a list of all tobacco products they manufacture or import. (b) Update the list of all tobacco products brands they manufacture or import whenever a new or additional brand is manufactured or imported or a listed brand is no longer manufactured or imported. (c) Consent to jurisdiction of the California courts for the purpose of enforcement of this division and appoint a registered agent for service of process in this state and identify the registered agent to the board. (d) The Legislature finds that solely appointing a registered agent for the purpose of service of process in this state pursuant to this subdivision does not establish a nexus with this state for tax purposes. (e) This section shall become operative May 1, 2007.
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