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HomeCorporations Code§ 5046 Corporation Definitions By Part

§ 5046 Corporation Definitions By Part

Corporations Code·California
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§ 5046 Corporation Definitions By Part

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what 'corporation' means in different parts of the rules.
  • •In some parts, 'corporation' means a group that helps the public (like a charity).
  • •In other parts, it means a group that helps its members (like a club).
  • •Sometimes, it means a group for religious purposes (like a church).

Example

A group of people starts a charity to help feed the hungry.

In some parts of the law, this charity would be called a 'corporation' because it helps the public.

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

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§ 5046 Corporation Definitions By Part

(a) “Corporation” as used in this part and Part 5 (commencing with Section 9910), refers to corporations defined in subdivisions (b), (c), and (d). (b) “Corporation,” as used in Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110), means a nonprofit public benefit corporation as defined in Section 5060. (c) “Corporation,” as used in Part 3 (commencing with Section 7110) means a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation as defined in Section 5059. (d) “Corporation,” as used in Part 4 (commencing with Section 9110), including those provisions of Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) made applicable pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 9610) of Part 4, means a nonprofit religious corporation as defined in Section 5061. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 101, Sec. 18.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Corporationnonprofit public benefit corporationnonprofit mutual benefit corporationnonprofit religious corporation

Related Statutes

  • § 1112 Nonprofit Merger Shareholder Approval
  • § 3001 Corporate Status Conversion Rules
  • § 3202 Merger Approval Requirements
  • § 911 Corporate Status Change Rules
  • § 10200 Nonprofit Corporation Classification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5046.
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