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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 2Art. 2§ 5226 Director Resignation Restrictions

§ 5226 Director Resignation Restrictions

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§ 5226 Director Resignation Restrictions

Key Takeaways

  • •A director of a company can't just quit if it means the company would have no directors left.
  • •If a director wants to quit and it would leave the company with no one in charge, they have to tell the Attorney General first.
  • •This rule is to make sure a company always has someone responsible for running it.

Example

Imagine a small company with only one director who decides to quit.

The director can't just leave because then there would be no one in charge. They have to tell the Attorney General first so the company isn't left without a leader.

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

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§ 5226 Director Resignation Restrictions

Except upon notice to the Attorney General, no director may resign where the corporation would then be left without a duly elected director or directors in charge of its affairs. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 567.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

directorresignAttorney Generalduly elected directorcorporation

Related Statutes

  • § 9226 Director Resignation Restrictions
  • § 12364 Filling Board Director Vacancies
  • § 5224 Filling Board Director Vacancies
  • § 7222 Director Removal By Members
  • § 7224 Filling Board Director Vacancies

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5226.
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