{"code":"CORP","codeName":"Corporations Code","section":"209","citation":"Corp. Code, § 209","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. CORPORATIONS [100. - 14707.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. GENERAL CORPORATION LAW [100. - 2319.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Organization and Bylaws [200. - 213.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/title-1/division-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 682.","effective":null,"html":"<p>For all purposes other than an action in the nature of quo warranto, a copy of the articles of a corporation duly certified by the Secretary of State is conclusive evidence of the formation of the corporation and prima facie evidence of its corporate existence.</p>","text":"For all purposes other than an action in the nature of quo warranto, a copy of the articles of a corporation duly certified by the Secretary of State is conclusive evidence of the formation of the corporation and prima facie evidence of its corporate existence.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/corporations-code/organization-and-bylaws-209","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}