Corp. Code, § 18008 · Chapter 1. Definitions

Corp. Code, § 18008

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

“Governing document” means a constitution, articles of association, bylaws, or other writing that governs the purpose or operation of an unincorporated association or the rights or obligations of its members.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 116, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2006.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CORP&sectionNum=18008.
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