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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 1Art. 7§ 54178 Association General Powers

§ 54178 Association General Powers

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§ 54178 Association General Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •An association can do anything that helps it reach its goals, as long as it's legal.
  • •It can make contracts and take actions that are good for the group.
  • •It has the same powers as regular companies, unless this law says otherwise.

Example

A neighborhood group wants to build a park for kids.

The group can sign deals with builders, raise money, and do other things to make the park happen, as long as it follows the rules.

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

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§ 54178 Association General Powers

An association may do each and every thing which is necessary, suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any one of the purposes, or the attainment of any one or more of the objects, which are enumerated in this article; or conducive to or expedient for the interest or benefit of the association; and contract accordingly; exercise and possess all powers, rights, and privileges which are necessary or incidental to the purposes for which the association is organized or to the activities in which it is engaged; and, in addition, any other rights, powers, and privileges which are granted by the laws of this state to ordinary corporations, except such as are inconsistent with the express provisions of this chapter; and do any such thing anywhere. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationassociationcontractbenefitaccomplishmentattainmentaddition

Related Statutes

  • § 54181 Cooperative Business Agreements
  • § 54180 Association Business Operations
  • § 52100 Crop Research Damage Liability
  • § 54002 Producer Association Definition
  • § 54036 Cooperative Name Use Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 54178.
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