§ 21301 Association Name Registration

This law says any group that isn’t against the Constitution or state laws can register its name or logo with the Secretary of State, and can later change or cancel that registration.

Key Takeaways

•Any group that isn’t illegal can register its name or insignia.
•Registration is done by sending a copy or description to the Secretary of State.
•The group can later change or cancel the registration.

Example

A neighborhood gardening club wants to officially register its club name and logo with the state.

The club sends a copy or description of its name and logo to the Secretary of State’s office. Later, if they redesign the logo or decide not to register anymore, they can update or cancel it under this law.

Any association, the principles and activities of which are not repugnant to the Constitution or laws of the United States or of this State, may register in the office of the Secretary of State a facsimile or description of its name or insignia and may by reregistration alter or cancel it. (Enacted by Stats. 1947, Ch. 1038.)

This law says any group that isn’t against the Constitution or state laws can register its name or logo with the Secretary of State, and can later change or cancel that registration.

Key Takeaways

•Any group that isn’t illegal can register its name or insignia.
•Registration is done by sending a copy or description to the Secretary of State.
•The group can later change or cancel the registration.

Example

A neighborhood gardening club wants to officially register its club name and logo with the state.

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