{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"22979.21","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22979.21","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8.6. CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSING ACT OF 2003 [22970. - 22991.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. License and Administration Fee for Manufacturers and Importers [22979. - 22979.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8.6/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 501, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2007.   Section operative May 1, 2007, by its own provisions.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>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:</p><p>(a) Submit to the board a list of all tobacco products they manufacture or import.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(e) This section shall become operative May 1, 2007.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/license-and-administration-fee-for-manufacturers-and-22979-21","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}