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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 9Art. 2§ 5921 Attorney General Consent Decision

§ 5921 Attorney General Consent Decision

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§ 5921 Attorney General Consent Decision

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General has 90 days to say 'yes,' 'maybe,' or 'no' to a deal involving a nonprofit group after getting their notice.
  • •If things get complicated, the Attorney General can take an extra 45 days to decide.
  • •They might need more time if they have to ask other people for help, if the deal changes a lot, or if it involves many hospitals or places.

Example

A small hospital wants to join a big group of hospitals. They tell the Attorney General about their plan.

The Attorney General has 90 days to say if this is okay. If the deal is big and involves many hospitals, they might take an extra 45 days to check everything.

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

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§ 5921 Attorney General Consent Decision

Within 90 days of the receipt of the written notice required by Section 5920, the Attorney General shall notify the nonprofit corporation in writing of the decision to consent to, give conditional consent to, or not consent to the agreement or transaction. The Attorney General may extend this period for one additional 45-day period if any of the following conditions are satisfied: (a) The extension is necessary to obtain relevant information from any state agency, experts, or consultants. (b) The proposed agreement or transaction is substantially modified after the first public meeting conducted by the Attorney General in accordance with Section 5922. (c) The proposed agreement or transaction involves a multifacility health system serving multiple communities, rather than a single facility. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 782, Sec. 6. (AB 651) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nonprofit corporationAttorney Generalconsentconditional consentmultifacility health system

Related Statutes

  • § 5915 Attorney General Approval Timeline
  • § 5916 Public Meeting Requirements
  • § 5917.5 Health Facility Service Restrictions
  • § 5918 Attorney General Regulatory Authority
  • § 5922 Public Meeting Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 5921.
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