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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 22.5§ 2286 Corporation Fund Award Notice

§ 2286 Corporation Fund Award Notice

Corporations Code·California
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§ 2286 Corporation Fund Award Notice

This law says the Secretary of State must tell a company and any agents listed in a claim that money has been awarded to the claimant, and must give them a copy of the decision.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State must send a notice when money is awarded.
  • •The notice must go to the corporation and every agent named in the claim.
  • •A copy of the decision must be included with the notice.

Example

A worker files a claim against their employer for unpaid wages and wins. The Secretary of State sends a notice to the employer and the payroll manager saying the worker will get the money, and includes a copy of the decision.

The law makes sure the employer and the payroll manager both get the notice and the decision paper, so they know they have to pay.

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

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§ 2286 Corporation Fund Award Notice

The Secretary of State shall give notice, as prescribed by the Secretary of State, to the corporation and all agents named in the application that the Secretary of State has made a decision to award funds to the claimant and shall provide a copy of the decision to the corporation and all agents named in the application. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 390, Sec. 4. (AB 2759) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of Statecorporationagentsdecision to award fundsclaimant

Related Statutes

  • § 2282.1 Corporation Payment Claim Notice
  • § 2294 Restitution Fund Award Limits
  • § 2282.2 Corporate Claim Response Requirements
  • § 2285 Claim Decision Notice Requirement
  • § 2293 State Claim Recovery Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 2286.
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