Indiana § 28-1-8-4 - Submission to shareholders; vote required; exception for corporation in danger of insolvency

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§ 28-1-8-4. Submission to shareholders; vote required; exception for corporation in danger of insolvency

Sec. 4. If a resolution proposing a disposition described in section 1 of this chapter is approved by the department, the resolution may then be submitted to the shareholders at the annual meeting or a special meeting. The resolution shall be authorized upon receiving the affirmative votes of two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding shares. However, the department may permit the resolution to be authorized without receiving shareholder approval if the corporation whose assets are to be disposed of is in danger of insolvency.

Formerly: Acts 1933, c.40, s.140. As amended by P.L.122-1994, SEC.76; P.L.159-2017, SEC.29.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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