California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC

RTC §3959: All known defendants shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in a civil action.

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Defendants must be served notice using the same methods required for serving a summons in civil court cases.

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All known defendants shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in a civil action.

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