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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 6§ 13332 Association Powers And Authority

§ 13332 Association Powers And Authority

Corporations Code·California
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§ 13332 Association Powers And Authority

This law says that a group (like a club or organization) can do anything that helps them reach their goals, as long as it's legal and makes sense for the group.

Key Takeaways

  • •Groups can do things that help them reach their goals.
  • •They can make contracts and take actions like regular companies, as long as it fits their purpose.
  • •They can't do anything that breaks other laws or rules.

Example

A neighborhood group wants to clean up a local park.

This law lets them organize clean-up days, raise money for supplies, and work with the city to make it happen.

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

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§ 13332 Association Powers And Authority

An association may do each and every thing necessary, suitable or proper for the accomplishment of any one of the purposes or the attainment of any one or more of the objects enumerated in this article; or conducive to or expedient for the interest or benefit of the association; and contract accordingly; and in addition exercise and possess all powers, rights and privileges necessary or incidental to the purposes for which the association is organized or to the activities in which it is engaged; and, in addition, any other rights, powers and privileges granted by the laws of this State to ordinary corporations, except such as are inconsistent with the express provisions of this act; and do any such thing anywhere. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 207.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

associationpurposespowersrightsprivilegesordinary corporationsexpress provisions

Related Statutes

  • § 13327 Association Member Representation
  • § 13329 Fishery Association Investments
  • § 13330 Association Property Ownership Rights
  • § 13331 Association Assessment Authority
  • § 13333 Cooperative Facility Use Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 13332.
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