California § 1889 - Every foreign corporation, duly licensed by the commissioner to transact in this
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§ 1889. Every foreign corporation, duly licensed by the commissioner to transact in this
Every foreign corporation, duly licensed by the commissioner to transact in this state the business defined and authorized in this article, or any part thereof, shall within 30 days after the date of such license, submit to the commissioner a statement verified by two of its principal officers, which shall contain the full name and business address of every individual, partnership or unincorporated association, who is acting or whom it proposes to have act as its agent or representative in this state. Whenever any such corporation shall engage any person to act for it in this state and the name and address of such person is not contained in such verified statement submitted to the commissioner, such foreign corporation shall forthwith submit to the commissioner an amended statement verified in the same manner as the original. A violation of this provision shall subject such foreign corporation to a forfeiture of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1889
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1889 cover?
Section 1889 ("Every foreign corporation, duly licensed by the commissioner to transact in this") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1889?
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