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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 15.5Ch. 2Art. 1§ 32301 Corporation Law Application Rules

§ 32301 Corporation Law Application Rules

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§ 32301 Corporation Law Application Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •This law says which rules a special kind of company must follow.
  • •If two rules say different things, the rules in this law win over other rules.
  • •The company is a special kind that helps businesses grow.
  • •The company can get special money help from the government.

Example

Imagine a company that helps small businesses get loans to grow.

This company has to follow certain rules. If one rule says 'do this' and another rule says 'do that,' the rule in this law is the one they must follow. It's like when your teacher says one thing and your mom says another—you listen to your mom because she’s in charge at home.

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

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§ 32301 Corporation Law Application Rules

Except as otherwise provided in this division: (a) The Nonprofit Corporation Law shall apply to the corporation. However, whenever any provision of the Nonprofit Corporation Law conflicts with any provision of this division, the provision of the Nonprofit Corporation Law shall not apply and the provision of this division shall apply. (b) The Business and Industrial Development Corporation Law (Division 15 (commencing with Section 31000)) shall apply to this corporation. However, whenever any provision of the Business and Industrial Development Corporation Law conflicts with any provision of this division, the provision of the Business and Industrial Development Corporation Law shall not apply and the provision of this division shall apply. (c) The Small Business Development Corporation Law (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 5 of Division 3 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code) shall apply to the corporation, except that, to the extent of any conflict between those provisions and this division, the provisions of this division shall prevail. (d) Whenever a conflict exists between any of the following acts, the conflict shall be resolved by applying the conflicting provision contained in the act in order of preference as listed in this subdivision, and the applicable provision shall prevail over the other conflicting provisions: (1) The Business and Industrial Development Corporations Law (Division 15 (commencing with Section 31000)). (2) The Small Business Development Corporation Law (Ch. 1 (commencing with Section 14000), Pt. 5, Div. 3, Corp. C.). (3) The Nonprofit Corporation Law (Div. 2 (commencing with Section 5000) Pt. 1, Corp. C.). (e) The State Assistance Fund for Enterprise, Business, and Industrial Development Corporation (SAFE-BIDCO), which was established by this division, meets the definition of a community development financial institution for purposes of eligibility consistent with Sections 12209, 17053.57, and 23657 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 939, Sec. 1. Effective September 27, 2002.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationdevelopmentbenefittrialthe businessthe small businesscommunityinstitution

Related Statutes

  • § 12104 Nonprofit Prorater Exemption Criteria
  • § 32310 Business Development Corporation Name
  • § 32323 Director Appointment Requirements
  • § 32352 Corporate Small Business Powers
  • § 31000 Business Development Corporations Law

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 32301.
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