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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 1Art. 2§ 12239 Corporate Membership Rights

§ 12239 Corporate Membership Rights

Corporations Code·California
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§ 12239 Corporate Membership Rights

This law explains what 'membership' means in a corporation. It says the rights of a member come from the corporation's rules and this law.

Key Takeaways

  • •Membership means the rights you have in a corporation.
  • •These rights come from the corporation's rules and this law.
  • •If you're a member of a corporation, your rights are protected by these rules.

Example

If you join a club that is set up like a corporation, like a gym or a sports club, you become a member.

Your rights as a member, like voting or using the club's facilities, are decided by the club's rules and this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12239 Corporate Membership Rights

A “membership” refers to the rights a member has pursuant to a corporation’s articles, bylaws and this part. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1625, Sec. 3. Operative January 1, 1984.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

membershiprightsarticlesbylaws

Related Statutes

  • § 5057 Membership Rights In Corporations
  • § 12223 Majority Approval Requirements
  • § 12230 Membership Class Definitions
  • § 12246.2 Membership Series Classification Rules
  • § 12256 Central Corporate Membership Structure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 12239.
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