1. (a) The Board shall in writing inform an applicant for a permit for a fictitious name within 45 days from receipt of the application whether the application is complete and accepted for filing or is deficient and what specific information is required.
2. (b) The Board shall inform in writing an applicant for a permit for a fictitious name within 120 days after completion of the application, of its decision whether the applicant meets the requirements for a fictitious name permit. “Completion of the application” means that a completed application form together with all required information, documentation and fees have been filed by the applicant.

3. (c) The minimum, median and maximum processing times for a fictitious name permit from the time of receipt of the initial application until the Board makes a final decision on the application are:

   1. (1) Minimum--7 days
   2. (2) Median--30 days
   3. (3) Maximum--120 days

Note: Authority cited: Section 3025, Business and Professions Code; and Section 15376, Government Code. Reference: Section 15376, Government Code.