Corporations Code section 12530

Except as provided in Section 12530.5, any corporation may merge with another domestic corporation, foreign corporation, or other business entity. However, a merger with a nonprofit public benefit corporation or a nonprofit religious corporation must have the prior written consent of the Attorney General.

Source: Section 12530, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CORP§ionNum=12530. (updated Jan. 1, 2016; accessed Jul. 21, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/corporations_code_section_12530

Original Source: Section 12530, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CORP§ionNum=12530. (last accessed May 12, 2025).