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   (a) In addition to the information required by subdivision
(b) of Section 22360, any proof of service of any process which is
signed by an independent contractor of a registrant under this
chapter shall indicate that the proof of service was signed as an
independent contractor of a registered process server. The proof of
service shall indicate the county of registration and the number
assigned pursuant to Section 22355 of both the independent contractor
and the entity registered under this chapter.
(b) No registrant shall permit any individual to sign any proof of
service of any process as an independent contractor unless all of
the following conditions are met:
(1) The independent contractor is performing pursuant to a written
independent contractor agreement with the registrant.
(2) The independent contractor supplies proof of bonding under
Section 22353, if applicable.
(3) The registrant exercises minimal supervision or control over
the means of accomplishing the service of any process assigned by the
registrant. The registrant may communicate a deadline for the
service of process and request notification that such service has
been completed.
(4) The registrant imposes no restrictions on the independent
contractor's ability to perform services for others registered under
this chapter.
(5) The independent contractor supplies proof that any required
business licenses have been obtained.
(c) Persons not meeting the criteria of subdivision (b) shall be
treated as employees of the registrant while persons meeting the
criteria of subdivision (b) shall be treated as independent
contractors.
(d) This section shall not preclude an independent determination
of employment under any other provision of law.