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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 1§ 18411 Foreign Corporation Enforcement Powers

§ 18411 Foreign Corporation Enforcement Powers

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§ 18411 Foreign Corporation Enforcement Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company from another country breaks California's rules, they can be stopped from doing business here.
  • •The Attorney General can take them to court to make them stop.
  • •The Secretary of State can take away their permission to work in California.

Example

A toy company from another country sells unsafe toys in California that hurt kids.

Because they broke the rules, California can stop them from selling toys here. The Attorney General can sue them, and the Secretary of State can cancel their license to do business in California.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18411 Foreign Corporation Enforcement Powers

Every foreign corporation or association, exercising any of the powers, franchises or functions of a corporation in this State which violates this chapter, is hereby denied those powers, franchises or functions and is prohibited from doing any business in this State. The Attorney General shall enforce this provision by bringing proper proceedings. The Secretary of State may revoke the license of any such corporation or association heretofore authorized to do business in this State. (Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

foreign corporationpowers, franchises or functionsAttorney GeneralSecretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 16753 Foreign Corporation Revocation Enforcement
  • § 123.5 Injunction Enforcement Authority
  • § 17510.95 Charity Financial Reports Publication
  • § 17511.12 Telephonic Seller Bond Requirement
  • § 17531.9 Injunctive Relief For Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18411.
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