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If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within

  1. 2 days

  2. 5 days

  3. 10 days

  4. 15 days

The correct answer is: 5 days

The State of California must respond to a request for a new Certificate of Authorization within 5 days, making option B the correct answer. This time frame is set by state law, and is the most accurate and efficient response time. If you are given a timeframe longer than this, it may be due to a back-up in the system or other unforeseen circumstances. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with state law and the required response time. It is important to adhere to this timeline in order to ensure that your request is processed in a timely and efficient manner.