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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 3Art. 3§ 7333 Corporate Member Terminology Rules

§ 7333 Corporate Member Terminology Rules

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§ 7333 Corporate Member Terminology Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •A company can call people 'members' even if they're not official members under the law.
  • •The company can help non-members, but they can decide what, if anything, those people need to give in return.
  • •The rules for helping non-members can be written in the company's own rulebook or decided by the leaders.

Example

A local gym calls everyone who pays for a membership a 'member,' but they also let non-members take a class for a small fee.

The gym can call paying customers 'members' even if they're not official members under the law. They can also let non-members take classes and decide how much to charge them.

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

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§ 7333 Corporate Member Terminology Rules

(a) A corporation may refer to persons associated with it as “members” even though such persons are not members within the meaning of Section 5056; but references to members in this part mean members as defined in Section 5056. (b) A corporation may benefit, serve, or assist persons who are not members within the meaning of Section 5056 for such consideration, if any, as the board may determine or as is authorized or provided for in the articles or bylaws. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 724.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

membersSection 5056boardarticles or bylaws

Related Statutes

  • § 5332 Corporate Member Definitions
  • § 9332 Corporate Member Designation Rules
  • § 5310 Corporate Membership Requirements
  • § 7310 Corporate Membership Requirements
  • § 9310 Corporate Membership Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 7333.
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