Louisiana § RS 3:143 - Associations heretofore organized may adopt these provisions
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§ RS 3:143. Associations heretofore organized may adopt these provisions
Any corporation or association organized under previously existing statutes may by a majority vote of its directors or members, be brought under the provisions of this Part. It shall make out in duplicate a statement signed and sworn to by a majority of its directors, to the effect that the corporation or association has by a majority vote of its directors decided to accept the benefits and be bound by the provisions of this Part. Articles of association shall be filed as required in R.S. 3:127 except that they shall be signed by a majority of the members of the board of directors. The filing fee shall be the same as for filing an amendment to articles of association.
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Section RS 3:143 ("Associations heretofore organized may adopt these provisions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. 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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