Rhode Island General Laws 7-1.2-1325. Continuation of certain corporate powers
Any corporation dissolved in any manner under this chapter or any corporation whose existence is terminated under § 44-12-8 or any corporation whose articles of incorporation are revoked by the secretary of state under § 7-1.2-1310 nevertheless continues for five (5) years after the date of the dissolution, termination, or revocation for the purpose of enabling it to settle and close its affairs, to dispose of and convey its property, to discharge its liabilities, and to distribute its assets, but not for the purpose of continuing the business for which it was organized. The shareholders, directors, and officers have power to take any corporate or other action that is appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 216, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 274, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 7-1.2-1325
- Articles of incorporation: means the original or restated articles of incorporation and all of their amendments including agreements of merger. See Rhode Island General Laws 7-1.2-106
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- 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.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
- State: means the state of Rhode Island. See Rhode Island General Laws 7-1.2-106