(a) The provisions of this part apply to corporations existing pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 12200) of Division 3 of Title 1 in effect immediately prior to January 1, 1984.

(b) The existence of corporations formed or existing on the date of enactment of this part shall not be affected by the enactment or reenactment of this part or by any change in the requirements for the formation of corporations or by the amendment or repeal of the laws under which they were formed or created.

Need help with a review of a will?
Have it reviewed by a lawyer, get answers to your questions and move forward with confidence.
Connect with a lawyer now

Terms Used In California Corporations Code 12202

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Directors: means natural persons, designated in the articles or bylaws or elected by the incorporators, and their successors and natural persons designated, elected, or appointed by any other name or title to act as members of the governing body of the corporation. See California Corporations Code 12233

(c) Neither the repeal of Part 2 (commencing with Section 12200) of Division 3 of Title 1 as in effect immediately prior to January 1, 1984, nor the reenactment or amendment of this part shall impair or take away any existing liability or cause of action against any corporation, its members, shareholders, directors, or officers incurred prior to the enactment of this part.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1625, Sec. 3. Operative January 1, 1984.)