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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 1Art. 7§ 54181 Cooperative Business Agreements

§ 54181 Cooperative Business Agreements

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§ 54181 Cooperative Business Agreements

Key Takeaways

  • •Groups can work together to make their business run better and cheaper.
  • •They can sign contracts or make deals with other groups, even from different states.
  • •Two or more groups can share the same workers or ways of doing things to save money.

Example

Two small farms want to save money on hiring workers.

They can make a deal to share the same workers and tools. This way, both farms spend less money and still get their work done.

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

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§ 54181 Cooperative Business Agreements

Any association may, upon resolution adopted by its board of directors, enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements and make all necessary and proper stipulations, agreements and contracts and arrangements with any other cooperative or other corporation, or association, which is formed in this or in any other state, for the cooperative and more economical carrying on of its business or any part of its business. Any two or more associations may, by agreement between them, unite in employing and using, or may separately employ and use, the same personnel, methods, means, and agencies for carrying on and conducting their respective business. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationresolutionagreementdirectorcontractemployeeassociation

Related Statutes

  • § 54178 Association General Powers
  • § 59729 Committee Member Liability Protection
  • § 54039 Cooperative Marketing Contracts
  • § 54081 Cooperative Association Formation Requirements
  • § 54111 Association Bylaws Adoption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 54181.
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