If a corporation was dissolved by the expiration of its period of duration, such corporation may amend its articles of incorporation at any time within two years after the date of such dissolution so as to extend its period of duration. Such amendment shall be considered to be a petition for reinstatement under § 47-24-14.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-26-40

  • 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.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

Source: SL 1965, ch 24, § 64; SL 1989, ch 393, § 33.