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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 7Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 3§ 16753 Foreign Corporation Revocation Enforcement

§ 16753 Foreign Corporation Revocation Enforcement

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§ 16753 Foreign Corporation Revocation Enforcement

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company from another country breaks the rules in this state, it can lose its permission to work here.
  • •The Attorney General or a local district attorney can take them to court to stop them from doing business.
  • •If the court says the company broke the rules, the Secretary of State will take away their license to work here.

Example

A big toy company from another country sells unsafe toys in this state that hurt kids.

The Attorney General can take the company to court. If the court says the company broke the rules, the company will lose its license and won't be allowed to sell toys here anymore.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 16753 Foreign Corporation Revocation Enforcement

Every foreign corporation or association, exercising any of the powers, franchises or functions of a corporation in this state, which violates this chapter, is subject to revocation of those powers, franchises or functions and upon such revocation is prohibited from doing any business in this state. The Attorney General, or a district attorney of a county where the offense or any part thereof is committed, may enforce this provision by bringing proper proceedings by injunction or otherwise. Upon receipt of a certified copy of the judgment and decree of any court of competent jurisdiction finding any foreign corporation or association guilty of violating this chapter and ordering a revocation of its powers, franchises or functions of a corporation in this state, the Secretary of State shall revoke the license of any such corporation or association heretofore authorized to do business in this state. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 540.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

foreign corporationrevocationpowers, franchises or functionsAttorney GeneralSecretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 18411 Foreign Corporation Enforcement Powers
  • § 16750.2 Notice Requirement For Appeals
  • § 16752 Corporate Charter Forfeiture Proceedings
  • § 10079 Attorney General Legal Services
  • § 10100 License Suspension Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 16753.
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