(a) In this section, "foreign charitable organization or representative" means a charitable organization or charitable representative who: (1) has its principal place of business out of state; or (2) is organized under the laws of another state. (b) By soliciting a charitable contribution in the State, a foreign charitable organization or representative irrevocably appoints the Secretary of State as agent to receive a subpoena, summons, or other process that is: (1) issued in an action brought under this title; and (2) directed to: (i) the foreign charitable organization or representative; or (ii) a partner, principal officer, or director of the foreign charitable organization or representative. (c) Service of process is sufficient service on a foreign charitable organization or representative if: (1) service is made by the personal delivery and leaving of a copy of the process with the Secretary of State or the authorized representative of the Secretary of State; and (2) the Secretary of State sends a copy of the process by certified mail to the foreign charitable organization or representative at its last known address.
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