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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 4§ 13301 Membership Certificate Issuance

§ 13301 Membership Certificate Issuance

Corporations Code·California
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§ 13301 Membership Certificate Issuance

This law says that if you join a group that doesn't sell shares, and you pay your full membership fee, you must get a membership certificate.

Key Takeaways

  • •This only applies to groups that don't sell shares.
  • •You must pay the full membership fee to get the certificate.
  • •The group must give you a certificate after you pay.

Example

You join a local club that doesn't sell shares, like a community garden group.

After you pay the full fee to join, the club must give you a certificate proving you're a member.

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

Official Source
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§ 13301 Membership Certificate Issuance

When a member of an association established without shares of stock has paid his membership fee in full, he shall receive a certificate of membership. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 207.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of membershipmembership fee

Related Statutes

  • § 13302 Member Debt Liability Limit
  • § 12450 Corporate Dissolution Exemption
  • § 12451 Annual Distribution Limit
  • § 12452 Membership Purchase And Redemption
  • § 12453 Corporate Financial Solvency Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 13301.
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