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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 101Pt. 4Ch. 6Art. 2§ 101861 Public Meeting Access Rules

§ 101861 Public Meeting Access Rules

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§ 101861 Public Meeting Access Rules

This law says that a corporation's meetings must be open to the public, and anyone can go in, unless the law says there's a special exception.

Key Takeaways

  • •Corporation meetings must be open and public.
  • •Everyone is allowed to attend.
  • •Only the article itself can create a special exception.

Example

A local water company holds a meeting to talk about new rates.

Because of this law, any neighbor can walk into the meeting and listen, unless the company's rules say that part of the meeting is private.

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

Official Source
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§ 101861 Public Meeting Access Rules

Meetings of the corporation shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend, except as otherwise provided in this article. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 927, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

open and publicmeetings of the corporation

Related Statutes

  • § 101862 Board Meeting Decision Rules
  • § 101863 Meeting Agenda Posting Rules
  • § 101864 Employee Contract Negotiations
  • § 101865 Closed Session Agenda Rules
  • § 101866 Closed Session Disclosure Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 101861.
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