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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 7§ 3131 Cooperative Business Agreements

§ 3131 Cooperative Business Agreements

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§ 3131 Cooperative Business Agreements

Key Takeaways

  • •Groups can work together to make their business run better and cheaper.
  • •They can sign deals with other groups to share work or ideas.
  • •Two or more groups can share the same workers or ways of doing things.

Example

Two small farms want to save money on hiring workers.

They can make an agreement to share the same workers and tools to grow and sell their crops together.

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

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§ 3131 Cooperative Business Agreements

An 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, 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. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

associationboard of directorscontracts and agreementscooperativepersonnelmethodsagencies

Related Statutes

  • § 3123 Association Member Representation
  • § 3124 Gas Corporation Stock Ownership
  • § 3126 Association Property Ownership Rights
  • § 3127 Association Assessment Authority
  • § 3130 Gas Corporation Association Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 3131.
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