Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code § 41115

At any time within 10 years after any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected becomes due and payable, and at any time after any amount determined under Article 3 (commencing with Section 41070), Article 4 (commencing with Section 41080) or Article 5 (commencing with Section 41085) of Chapter 4 of this part becomes due and payable, the board may bring an action in the courts of this state, of any other state, or of the United States in the name of the people of California to collect the amount delinquent together with penalties.