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Cal. Corporations Code § 18605 (2026)

Liability — Nonprofit Associations

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A member, director, or agent of a nonprofit association is not liable for a debt, obligation, or liability of the association solely by reason of being a member, director, officer, or agent.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2007–2020 · leading case: Heiman v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., 1 Cal. WCC 261 (Cal. Ct. App. 2007).
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Heiman v. Workers' Comp. Appeals Bd., 1 Cal. WCC 261 (Cal. Ct. App. 2007). “2d 315 ] (mere membership does not entitle condominium owner to raise workers’ compensation exclusivity as defense to doorman’s negligence claim); Corporations Code section 18260, which was enacted in 2004 and is based on Corporations Code former section 24002 that is cited by…”
Save the Park & Build the Sch. v. Nat'l Park Serv., No. 3:20-cv-01080 (S.D. Cal. July 24, 2020). “See Cal. Corp. Code § 18605 (members of 28 unincorporated nonprofit association not liable for association’s debts).”
Save the Park & Build the Sch. v. Nat'l Park Serv., No. 3:20-cv-01080 (S.D. Cal. July 24, 2020). “See Cal. Corp. Code § 18605 (members of 28 unincorporated nonprofit association not liable for association’s debts).”
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