California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 34501

Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.

Every city organized pursuant to this part shall have a name, and by such name has perpetual succession, and may sue and be sued. It shall have a common seal, alterable at the pleasure of the legislative body.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 34501 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-4-government-of-cities/division-2-organization-and-boundaries/part-1-organization/chapter-3-corporate-name/section-34501

Other sections in Chapter 3 - Corporate Name

§ 34500§ 34501§ 34501.5§ 34502§ 34503§ 34504

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