Corp. Code, § 12530 · Article 1. Merger
Corp. Code, § 12530
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except as provided in Section 12530.5, any corporation may merge with another domestic corporation, foreign corporation, or other business entity. However, a merger with a nonprofit public benefit corporation or a nonprofit religious corporation must have the prior written consent of the Attorney General.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 192, Sec. 22. (AB 816) Effective January 1, 2016.
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