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.
La. R.S. 37:78
Appointment of secretary of state as agent for nonresidents
Known as the Louisiana Accountancy Act
The act spans §§ 37–37 (52 sections).
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
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