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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 7§ 12580 Charitable Trustee Oversight Act

§ 12580 Charitable Trustee Oversight Act

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§ 12580 Charitable Trustee Oversight Act

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about watching over people who handle money for charities.
  • •It makes sure that trustees and fundraisers don't do bad things with the charity's money.
  • •The law helps keep charities honest and fair.

Example

A person collects money for a charity that helps sick kids.

This law makes sure that person doesn't keep the money for themselves. They have to use it for the sick kids like they promised.

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

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§ 12580 Charitable Trustee Oversight Act

This article may be cited as the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 445, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes ActStats. 1998, Ch. 445, Sec. 2

Related Statutes

  • § 12581 Charitable Fundraising Oversight Rules
  • § 12581.2 Charitable Solicitation Definition
  • § 12582 Charitable Trust Trustee Definition
  • § 12582.1 Charitable Corporation Definition
  • § 12583 Exemptions From Registration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12580.
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