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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 1§ 29516 Sale Definition Scope

§ 29516 Sale Definition Scope

Corporations Code·California
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§ 29516 Sale Definition Scope

Key Takeaways

  • •Selling something means giving it to someone else for money or something valuable.
  • •It includes any agreement to sell, even if you haven't handed it over yet.
  • •If you get something of value in return, it counts as a sale.

Example

You agree to sell your bike to your friend for $50.

Even if you haven't given the bike yet, this agreement is still considered a sale because you're getting money in return.

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

Official Source
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§ 29516 Sale Definition Scope

“Sale” or “sell” includes every sale, contract of sale, contract to sell, or disposition, for value. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 969, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

salesellcontract of salecontract to selldispositionfor value

Related Statutes

  • § 25017 Security Sale Definitions
  • § 31018 Franchise Sale Definitions
  • § 101 Statutory Construction Rules
  • § 102 Corporation Applicability Scope
  • § 103 Federal Corporation Immunity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 29516.
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