§ 17914

Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 400, Sec. 19. (SB 1467) Effective January 1, 2015.

The fictitious business name statement shall be signed as follows:

(a)If the registrant is an individual, by the individual.
(b)If the registrants are a married couple, by either party to the marriage.
(c)If the registrant is a general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, copartnership, joint venture, or unincorporated association other than a partnership, by a general partner.
(d)If the registrant is a limited liability company, by a manager or officer.
(e)If the registrant is a trust, by a trustee.
(f)If the registrant is a corporation, by an officer.
(g)If the registrant is a state or local registered domestic partnership, by one of the domestic partners.

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