Idaho § 30-2011
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 30-2011, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-2011.
right of action. (1) Except in a benefit enforcement proceeding, no person may bring an action or assert a claim against a benefit corporation or its directors or officers with respect to the corporation’s failure to pursue or create general public benefit or a specific public benefit set forth in its articles of incorporation, or the corporation’s violation of an obligation, duty or standard of conduct under this chapter.
(2) A benefit corporation shall not be liable for monetary damages under this chapter for any failure of the benefit corporation to pursue or create general public benefit or a specific public benefit.
(3) A benefit enforcement proceeding may be commenced or maintained directly by the benefit corporation, or derivatively by:
(a) A person or group of persons that owned beneficially or of record at least two percent (2%) of the total number of shares of a class or series outstanding at the time of the act or omission complained of;
(b) A director;
(c) A person or group of persons that owned beneficially or of record five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding equity interests in an entity of which the benefit corporation is a subsidiary at the time of the act or omission complained of; or
(d) Other persons as specified in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the benefit corporation.
(4) For purposes of this section, a person is the beneficial owner of shares or equity interests if the shares or equity interests are held in a voting trust or by a nominee on behalf of the beneficial owner.
[30-2011, added 2015, ch. 217, sec. 1, p. 678.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 30-2011
What does Idaho Statutes § 30-2011 cover?
Section 30-2011 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 30-2011?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 30-2011" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 30-2011 apply to my situation?
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