California § 23425 - For the purposes of this article

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 23425 — For the purposes of this article, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 23425. For the purposes of this article

For the purposes of this article “club” means: (a) Any chapter, aerie, parlor, lodge, or other local unit of an American national fraternal organization which has as the owner, lessee, or occupant thereof operated an establishment for fraternal purposes. An American national fraternal organization as used in this subdivision shall actively operate in not less than 20 states of the Union and have not less than 175 local units in those 20 states, and shall have been in active continuous existence for not less than 20 years. (b) Any hall or building association of a local unit mentioned in subdivision (a), all of the capital stock of which is owned by the local unit or the members thereof, and which operates the clubroom facilities of the local unit.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 23425

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 23425 cover?

Section 23425 ("For the purposes of this article") 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.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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