Arizona § 40-801 - Stock subscription required to form railroad corporation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 40-801 — Stock subscription required to form railroad corporation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-801. Stock subscription required to form railroad corporation
When capital stock of at least one thousand dollars for each mile of a proposed railroad is subscribed by not fewer than five persons who are citizens of the United States, the subscribers, in person or by proxy, may adopt articles of incorporation for the formation of a corporation to construct, own and maintain a railroad, and elect from among themselves not fewer than five nor more than thirteen directors to constitute the first board.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 40-801
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 40-801 cover?
Section 40-801 ("Stock subscription required to form railroad corporation") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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