California § 5816 - The certificate of amendment shall establish the wording of the amendment or amen
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§ 5816. The certificate of amendment shall establish the wording of the amendment or amen
The certificate of amendment shall establish the wording of the amendment or amended articles by one or more of the following means: (a) By stating that the articles shall be amended to read as therein set forth in full. (b) By stating that any provision of the articles, which shall be identified by the numerical or other designation given it in the articles or by stating the wording thereof, shall be stricken from the articles or shall be amended to read as set forth in the certificate. (c) By stating that the provisions set forth therein shall be added to the articles. If the purpose of the amendment is to reclassify, cancel, exchange, or otherwise change outstanding memberships, the amended articles shall state the effect thereof on outstanding memberships.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5816
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5816 cover?
Section 5816 ("The certificate of amendment shall establish the wording of the amendment or amen") 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 § 5816?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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