California § 54178 - An association may do each and every thing which is necessary, suitable, or prope
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 54178 — An association may do each and every thing which is necessary, suitable, or prope, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54178. An association may do each and every thing which is necessary, suitable, or prope
An association may do each and every thing which is necessary, suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any one of the purposes, or the attainment of any one or more of the objects, which are enumerated in this article; or conducive to or expedient for the interest or benefit of the association; and contract accordingly; exercise and possess all powers, rights, and privileges which are necessary or incidental to the purposes for which the association is organized or to the activities in which it is engaged; and, in addition, any other rights, powers, and privileges which are granted by the laws of this state to ordinary corporations, except such as are inconsistent with the express provisions of this chapter; and do any such thing anywhere.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 54178
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 54178 cover?
Section 54178 ("An association may do each and every thing which is necessary, suitable, or prope") 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 § 54178?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 54178 apply to my situation?
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