Section 17914.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 17914.
in effectThe fictitious business name statement shall be signed as follows:
(a)
If the registrant is an individual, by the individual.
(b)
If the registrants are a married couple, by either party to the marriage.
(c)
If the registrant is a general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, copartnership, joint venture, or unincorporated association other than a partnership, by a general partner.
(d)
If the registrant is a limited liability company, by a manager or officer.
(e)
If the registrant is a trust, by a trustee.
(f)
If the registrant is a corporation, by an officer.
(g)
If the registrant is a state or local registered domestic partnership, by one of the domestic partners.
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