35-2-117. Purposes. (1) A corporation incorporated under this chapter has the purpose of engaging in any lawful activity unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 35-2-117

  • articles: include amended and restated articles of incorporation and articles of merger. See Montana Code 35-2-114
  • 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.
  • Corporation: means a public benefit corporation, mutual benefit corporation, or religious corporation. See Montana Code 35-2-114
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(2)A corporation engaging in an activity that is subject to regulation under another statute of this state may incorporate under this chapter only if the incorporation under this chapter is not prohibited by the other statute. The corporation is subject to all limitations of the other statute.