§ 80-4-406

80-4-406. Appointment by nonresident licensee of agent to receive process. A nonresident applying for a license under this chapter shall file a written power of attorney, designating the secretary of state as the nonresident's agent upon whom service of process may be had if legal action is brought against the nonresident. A nonresident who has an appointed resident agent upon whom legal process may be served as provided by law is not required to designate the secretary of state as the nonresident's agent for service of process. The department must be furnished a copy of the designation of the resident agent, and the copy must be certified by the secretary of state. History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 539, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 2575, Ch. 56, L. 2009.