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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 3Art. 3§ 5331 Membership Rights And Equality

§ 5331 Membership Rights And Equality

Corporations Code·California
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§ 5331 Membership Rights And Equality

Key Takeaways

  • •All members of a group have the same rights unless the group's rules say otherwise.
  • •No member gets special treatment unless the group's rules allow it.
  • •The group's rules can change how rights are given to members.

Example

A club has 10 members. One member wants to use the club's boat every weekend, but the club rules say everyone gets equal time.

The club rules don't let one member have special rights, so everyone must share the boat equally.

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

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§ 5331 Membership Rights And Equality

Except as provided in or authorized by the articles or bylaws, all memberships shall have the same rights, privileges, preferences, restrictions and conditions. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 724.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

membershipsrightsprivilegespreferencesrestrictionsconditionsarticlesbylaws

Related Statutes

  • § 12421 Equal Membership Rights
  • § 5330 Membership Rights And Classes
  • § 7330 Membership Rights And Classes
  • § 7331 Membership Rights Equality
  • § 9330 Membership Rights And Classes

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5331.
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