California § 10200 - Every corporation organized or existing under Part 3 (commencing with Section 102
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10200 — Every corporation organized or existing under Part 3 (commencing with Section 102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10200. Every corporation organized or existing under Part 3 (commencing with Section 102
Every corporation organized or existing under Part 3 (commencing with Section 10200) of Division 2 in effect on December 31, 1979, is subject to and deemed to be a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes under Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) of the Nonprofit Corporation Law (Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000) of this title) except if the corporation is organized primarily or exclusively for religious purposes, in which case it is subject to and deemed to be a nonprofit religious corporation under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9110) of the Nonprofit Corporation Law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10200
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10200 cover?
Section 10200 ("Every corporation organized or existing under Part 3 (commencing with Section 102") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 10200?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 10200 apply to my situation?
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