Arkansas § 15-4-511 - Amendments to articles of incorporation.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-4-511 — Amendments to articles of incorporation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-4-511. Amendments to articles of incorporation.
A corporation organized under this act may amend its articles of incorporation by a majority vote of the members present in person or by proxy at any regular meeting or at any special meeting of its members called for that purpose. The power to amend shall include the power to accomplish any desired change in the provisions of its articles of incorporation and to include any purpose, power, or provision which would be authorized to be included in original articles of incorporation if executed at the time the amendment is made. Articles of amendment, signed by the president or vice president and attested by the secretary certifying to such an amendment and its lawful adoption, shall be executed, acknowledged, filed, and recorded as the original articles of incorporation of a corporation organized under this act. As soon as the Secretary of State has accepted the articles of amendment for filing and issued a certificate of amendment, the amendments shall be in effect.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-4-511
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-4-511 cover?
Section 15-4-511 ("Amendments to articles of incorporation.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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