Virginia Code 13.1-1217: Restatement of articles of trust.
A. Except to the extent otherwise provided in this chapter, in the articles of trust or in the governing instrument of the business trust, the sole trustee or a majority of the trustees may restate the articles of trust of a business trust at any time.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 13.1-1217
- 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.
- Articles of trust: includes the original articles of trust, the original certificate of trust issued by the Commission, and all amendments to the articles of trust. See Virginia Code 13.1-1201
- Business trust: includes , without limitation, any of the following entities that conform with subdivisions 1 and 2 of this definition:
(1) A trust of the type known at common law as a "business trust" or "Massachusetts trust";
(2) A trust qualifying as a real estate mortgage investment conduit under § 860 D of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or under any successor provision;
(3) A trust qualifying as a real estate investment trust under §§ 856 through 859 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or under any successor provision; or
(4) A "real estate investment trust" or "trust" created under former Chapter 9 of Title 6 or former Chapter 9 of Title 6. See Virginia Code 13.1-1201
- Commission: means the State Corporation Commission of Virginia. See Virginia Code 13.1-1201
- Governing instrument: means a trust instrument that creates a business trust and provides for the governance of the affairs of the business trust and the conduct of its business, including, without limitation, a declaration of trust. See Virginia Code 13.1-1201
- Trust: includes a common law trust, business trust, and foreign business trust. See Virginia Code 13.1-1201
B. The restatement may include one or more amendments to the articles, including an amendment to delete the name and address of the initial registered agent or registered office, if a statement of change described in § 13.1-1221 is on file with the Commission.
C. A business trust restating its articles of trust shall file with the Commission articles of restatement setting forth:
1. The name of the business trust immediately prior to restatement;
2. Whether the restatement contains an amendment to the articles of trust;
3. The text of the restated articles of trust or amended and restated articles of trust;
4. The date of adoption of the articles of restatement; and
5. A statement that the restatement was adopted in accordance with the articles of trust and the governing instrument of the business trust.
D. If the Commission finds that the articles of restatement comply with the requirements of law and that all required fees have been paid, it shall issue a certificate of restatement. When the certificate of restatement is effective, the restated articles of trust or amended and restated articles of trust supersede the original articles of trust and all amendments to the original articles of trust.
E. The Commission may certify restated articles of trust or amended and restated articles of trust as the articles of trust currently in effect.