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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 4Art. 2§ 19438 Service Of Process Executive Director

§ 19438 Service Of Process Executive Director

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§ 19438 Service Of Process Executive Director

Key Takeaways

  • •If you sue the boss or the group, you have to give them the papers at their main office in Sacramento.
  • •You can't just give the papers to anyone; it has to be the boss or someone they pick.
  • •This rule starts on January 1, 2025.

Example

You want to take the group to court because you think they did something wrong.

You can't just mail the court papers to any office or person. You have to take them to the main office in Sacramento and give them to the boss or the person the boss chose.

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

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§ 19438 Service Of Process Executive Director

All civil process in actions brought against the executive director or the board and all subpoenas for the production of board records shall be served upon the executive director or their designated representative at the board’s headquarters in Sacramento. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 354, Sec. 1. (AB 1768) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

civil processexecutive directorboardsubpoenasboard recordsSacramento

Related Statutes

  • § 1629 Applicant Background Checks
  • § 19422 Board Member Residency Requirement
  • § 19427 Board Employee Appointments
  • § 19430 Board Employee Compensation
  • § 19432 Executive Director Record Keeping

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19438.
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