Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corp. Law › CHAPTER 16. Voluntary Dissolution [8610 - 8618]

California Corporations Code § 8616. Expiration of Corporate Term

(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 567.)
Text current as of August 17, 2026, per California Legislative Information.

Except as otherwise provided by law, if the term of existence for which any corporation was organized expires without renewal or extension thereof, the board shall terminate its activities and wind up its affairs; and when the affairs of the corporation have been wound up a majority of the directors shall execute and file a certificate conforming to the requirements of Section 8615.

Related sections: § 8615
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