Louisiana Statutes

§ 37:78 — Appointment of secretary of state as agent for nonresidents

Louisiana § 37:78
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 37Professions and Occupations

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La. Stat. Ann. § 37:78 (2026).

Text

Application by any person or firm not a resident of this state for a certificate or a permit to practice shall constitute appointment of the secretary of state as the applicant's agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding against the applicant arising out of any transaction or operation connected with or incidental to services performed by the applicant while a licensee within this state.

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Related

Manuel v. State
692 So. 2d 320 (Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1996)
34 case citations

Legislative History

Acts 1979, No. 510, §1; Acts 1990, No. 61, §1; Acts 1995, No. 190, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1466, §1; Acts 1999, No. 473, §1, eff. June 18, 1999.

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