Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22979.21 · Chapter 4. License and Administration Fee for Manufacturers and Importers
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22979.21
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 501, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2007. Section operative May 1, 2007, by its own provisions.
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