(a) Every corporation incorporated under this chapter has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation.
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 414-41

  • Articles of incorporation: include amended and restated articles of incorporation and articles of merger. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 414-3
  • 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.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(b) A corporation engaging in a business that is subject to regulation under another statute of this State may incorporate under this chapter only if permitted by, and subject to all limitations of, the other statute.

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