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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 5Art. 2§ 5526 Corporate Campaign Expenditure Limits

§ 5526 Corporate Campaign Expenditure Limits

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§ 5526 Corporate Campaign Expenditure Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •A company can't spend its money to support someone running for a director position if there are more people running than there are spots available.
  • •The company's board must give permission before any money is spent to support a nominee for director.
  • •This rule helps keep things fair when too many people want to be directors.

Example

Imagine a company has 3 open spots for directors, but 5 people want to be directors. The company wants to spend money to help one of these 5 people get elected.

The company can't spend its money to help any of these 5 people unless the board says it's okay. This makes sure the company doesn't play favorites without everyone agreeing.

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

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§ 5526 Corporate Campaign Expenditure Limits

Without authorization of the board, no corporate funds may be expended to support a nominee for director after there are more people nominated for director than can be elected. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 567.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporate fundsnominee for directorauthorization of the board

Related Statutes

  • § 12473 Corporate Director Nomination Fairness
  • § 12476 Corporate Funds Election Limits
  • § 5523 Corporate Director Election Materials
  • § 7525 Corporate Election Material Liability
  • § 7526 Corporate Funds For Director Nominees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5526.
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