Section 27685 Of Article 15. Criminal Punishment And Procedure From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 12. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 15.

. Before receiving a registration as required by this chapter, an applicant whose home office or principal place of business is outside of this state shall file with the department the name of an agent in this state who is authorized to receive service of process in actions by the state or the department in the enforcement of this chapter.