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CA Pub Util Code § 3086 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 5 - Bylaws|Section 3086.

3086.  (a) The bylaws may prescribe the qualifications, compensation, duties, and term of office of the directors and officers and the time of their election. (b) The number of directors set forth in the articles of incorporation shall be either a fixed number or a variable number. If a fixed number, it shall not be less than three. If a variable number, the stated minimum shall not be less than three and the stated maximum shall not be more than two times the stated minimum minus one.(c) The number of directors may also be set forth in the bylaws either as a fixed number or as a variable number subject to the same limitations as in subdivision (b). After members have been admitted, any adoption or amendment of the bylaw provision shall be subject to approval pursuant to Section 152 of the Corporations Code.(d) In the event of an inconsistency between an article provision referred to in subdivision (b) and a bylaw provision referred to in subdivision (c), the provision more recently adopted or amended shall prevail.(e) If a variable number of directors is set forth in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws, the exact number of directors shall be fixed, within the limits specified, by approval of the board of directors or by the members pursuant to Section 153 of the Corporations Code in the manner designated in the bylaws.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3087 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 5 - Bylaws|Section 3087.

3087.  The bylaws may prescribe penalties for violations of the bylaws.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3088 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 5 - Bylaws|Section 3088.

3088.  The bylaws may prescribe the amount of entrance, organization, and membership fees, if any; the manner and method of collection of these fees; and the purposes for which they may be used.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3089 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 5 - Bylaws|Section 3089.

3089.  The bylaws may prescribe the amount which each member shall be required to pay annually, or from time to time if at all, to carry on the business of the association; the charge, if any, to be paid by each member or for services rendered by the association and the time of payment and the manner of collection; and the marketing contract between the association and its members which every member may be required to sign.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3090 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 5 - Bylaws|Section 3090.

3090.  The bylaws may prescribe the amount of any dividends which may be declared on the stock or membership capital, which shall not exceed 8 percent per annum, shall be in the nature of interest, and shall not affect the nonprofit character of any association.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3091 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 5 - Bylaws|Section 3091.

3091.  The bylaws may prescribe the number and qualification of members of the association and the conditions precedent to membership; the method, time, and manner of permitting members to withdraw or to transfer their stock; the manner of assignment and transfer of the interest of members; the conditions upon which, and time when, membership of any member shall cease; the automatic supsension of the rights of a member who ceases to be eligible for membership in the association; and the mode, manner, and effect of the expulsion of a member.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3092 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 5 - Bylaws|Section 3092.

3092.  The bylaws may prescribe the manner of determining the value of a member’s interest and provision for its purchase by the association upon the death or withdrawal of a member or upon the expulsion of a member or forfeiture of membership or, at the option of the association, the purchase at a price fixed by conclusive appraisal by the board of directors. In case of the expulsion of a member, and where the bylaws do not provide any procedure or penalty, the board of directors shall equitably and conclusively appraise the member’s property interest in the association and shall fix the amount of that property interest in money, which shall be paid to the member within one year after expulsion.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3101.

3101.  The affairs of the association shall be managed by a board of not less than three directors who are elected by the members.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3102.

3102.  The bylaws may provide that the territory in which the association has members shall be divided into districts and that directors shall be elected from the several districts. In that case, the bylaws shall specify the number of directors to be elected by each district, and the manner and method of reapportioning the directors and of redistricting the territory of the association.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3103.

3103.  The bylaws may provide that primary elections shall be held to nominate directors. If the bylaws provide that the territory in which the association has members shall be divided into districts, the bylaws may also provide that the results of the primary elections in the various districts shall be final and shall be ratified at the annual meeting of the association.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3104.

3104.  The bylaws may provide that the territory in which the association has members shall be divided into districts and that the directors shall be elected by representatives or advisers, who themselves have been elected by the members from the districts. In that case, the bylaws shall specify the number of representatives or advisers to be elected by each district, and the manner and method of reapportioning the representatives or advisers and of redistricting the territory of the association.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3105.

3105.  The bylaws may provide that one or more directors may be appointed by any public official or commission or by the other directors selected by the members. These directors so appointed shall represent primarily the interest of the general public. These directors shall have the same powers and rights as the other directors. The directors so chosen shall not number more than one-fifth of the entire number of directors.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3106 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3106.

3106.  The bylaws may provide for an executive committee and may delegate to the committee all the functions and powers of the board of directors, subject to the general direction and control of the board.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3107 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3107.

3107.  The association may provide a fair remuneration for the time which is actually spent by its officers and directors in its service and for the service of the members of its executive committee.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3108 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3108.

3108.  If a vacancy on the board of directors occurs except by expiration of a term, the remaining members of the board, by a majority vote, shall fill the vacancy unless the bylaws provide for an election of directors by districts. If the bylaws provide for an election of directors by districts, the vacancy shall be filled by the election of a director from the district in which the vacancy occurs or the board may call a special meeting of the members in that district to fill the vacancy.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3109 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3109.

3109.  The directors shall elect a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and any other officers that may be prescribed by the bylaws. Any two or more offices, except those of president and secretary, may be held by the same person.The treasurer may be a bank or any depository and, as such, shall not be considered an officer, but a function of the board of directors. In that case, the secretary shall perform the usual accounting duties of the treasurer, except that the funds shall be deposited only, as, and where authorized by the board.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3110 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 6 - Directors and Management|Section 3110.

3110.  Any member may bring charges against an officer or director by filing them, in writing, with the secretary of the association, together with a petition which is signed by 5 percent of the members, which requests the removal of the officer or director in question. The removal shall be voted upon at the next regular or special meeting of the association and, by a vote of a majority of the members, the association may remove the officer or director and fill the vacancy. The director or officer against whom charges have been brought shall be informed, in writing, of the charges prior to the meeting and shall have an opportunity at the meeting to be heard in person or by counsel and to present witnesses. The person bringing the charges against the director or officer shall have the same opportunity.If the bylaws provide for election of directors by districts with primary elections in each district, the petition for removal of a director shall be signed by 20 percent of the members that reside in the district from which the director was elected. The board of directors shall call a special meeting of the members that reside in that district to consider the removal of the director and, by a vote of the majority of the members of that district, the director in question shall be removed from office.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3121 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3121.

3121.  An association may engage in any activity in connection with the selling, transporting, or storing of gas which is produced and delivered to it by its members; in any activity in connection with the purchase, hiring, or use by its members of supplies, machinery, or equipment directly related to the production, transmission, storage, or marketing of gas, or in the financing of any of these activities; or in any one or more of the activities which are specified in this section.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 349, Sec. 1.1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3122 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3122.

3122.  An association may borrow without limitation as to amount of corporate indebtedness or liability and may make advances to members.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3123 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3123.

3123.  An association may act as the agent or representative of any member in any of the activites specified in Section 3171 or 3172.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3124 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3124.

3124.  An association may purchase or otherwise acquire, hold, own, and exercise all rights of ownership in, sell, transfer, pledge, or guarantee the payment of dividends or interest on, or the retirement or redemption of, shares of the capital stock or bonds of any corporation or association which is engaged in the production of gas or any related activity.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3125 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3125.

3125.  An association may establish reserves and invest the funds of the reserves in bonds or in any other property as may be provided in the bylaws.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3126 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3126.

3126.  An association may buy, hold, and exercise all privileges of ownership of real or personal property as may be necessary or convenient for the conduct and operation of, or incidental to, any business of the association. Without limiting the foregoing, an association may acquire a real property easement from a public utility for the purpose of accommodating the association’s gas plant, and the easement shall be deemed to be held for a public purpose by the association, provided that the commission finds that the use by the association is in the public interest.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 230, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3127 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3127.

3127.  An association may levy assessments in the manner and in the amount as may be provided in its bylaws.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3128 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3128.

3128.  An association may do all of the following:(a) Do each and every thing which is necessary, suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any of the purposes, or the attainment of any of the objects, specified in this chapter, or conducive to or expedient for the interest or benefit of the association, and contract accordingly.(b) Exercise and possess all powers, rights, and privileges which are necessary or incidental to the purposes for which the association is organized or to the activities in which it is engaged.(c) Have any other rights, powers, and privileges which are granted by the laws of this state to other corporations, except those which are inconsistent with this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3130 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3130.

3130.  An association may organize, form, operate, own, control, and have an interest in, own stock of, or be a member of any other corporation, with or without capital stock, which is engaged in producing, transporting, or selling of gas.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3131 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 7 - Powers|Section 3131.

3131.  An association may, upon resolution adopted by its board of directors, enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements and make all necessary and proper stipulations, agreements, contracts, and arrangements with any other cooperative or other corporation or association, which is formed in this or in any other state, for the cooperative and more economical carrying on of its business or any part of its business.Any two or more associations may, by agreement between them, unite in employing and using, or may separately employ and use, the same personnel, methods, means, and agencies for carrying on and conducting their respective business.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3151 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 3151.

3151.  (a) Any share or membership issued by an association is exempt from Part 2 (commencing with Section 25100) of Division 1 of Title 4 of the Corporations Code if the aggregate investment of a shareholder or member in shares or memberships sold by an association does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).(b) This exemption does not apply to the shares or memberships in an association if any promoter of those shares or memberships expects or intends to make a profit directly or indirectly from any business or activity associated with the association or from the operation of the association or to receive a salary or other remuneration from the association. Furthermore, this exemption does not apply to nonvoting shares or memberships in an association issued to any person who does not possess, and who will not acquire in connection with the issuance of nonvoting memberships, voting power in the association.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 349, Sec. 1.2.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3152 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 3152.

3152.  If an association issues nonpar value stock, the issuance of that stock shall be governed by the terms of all general laws which cover the issuance of nonpar value stock in domestic corporations.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Util Code § 3153 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Utilities Code - PUC|DIVISION 1 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|PART 4 - PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMODITIES AND SERVICES|CHAPTER 1 - Gas Producers Cooperative Associations|ARTICLE 8 - Financial Provisions|Section 3153.

3153.  If an association with preferred shares of stock purchases the stock or any property, or any interest in any property, of any person, it may discharge the obligations which are so incurred, in whole or in part, by exchanging for the acquired interest, shares of its preferred stock to an amount which at par value would equal the fair market value of the stock or interest so purchased, as determined by the board of directors. In that case, the transfer to the association of the stock or interest which is purchased is equivalent to payment in cash for the shares of stock which are issued.(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 680, Sec. 1.)