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(a) Any individual, not a licensee of this state, who is engaged in any act which is the practice of public accountancy in this state, and who does not qualify to practice pursuant to the practice privilege described in Section 5096 and who has a license, certificate, or other authority to engage in the practice of public accountancy in any other state, regardless of whether active, inactive, suspended, or subject to renewal on payment of a fee or completion of an educational or ethics requirement, is:
(1) Deemed to be practicing public accountancy unlawfully in this state.
(2) Subject to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the board and the courts of this state to the same extent as a holder of a valid practice privilege.
(3) Deemed to have appointed the regulatory agency of the state in which the principal place of business identified by the individual is located, as the individual's agent on whom notices, subpoenas, or other process may be served in any action or proceeding by the board against the individual.
(b) The board may revoke a practice privilege from any individual who has violated this section or implementing regulations or committed any act which would be grounds for discipline against the holder of a practice privilege.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 5096.1 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/business-and-professions-code/bpc-sect-5096-1/
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