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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Every corporation organized or existing under Part 1 (commencing with Section 12000) in effect on December 31, 1979, is subject to and deemed to be organized under:
(a) The General Corporation Law (Division 1 (commencing with Section 100) of this title), if the corporation is organized with capital stock.
(b) The Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Law (Part 3 (commencing with Section 7110) of Division 2 of this title) if the corporation is organized without capital stock.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Corporations Code - CORP § 12000 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/corporations-code/corp-sect-12000/
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