Maine § 1551. - Articles of incorporation; first meeting; fees
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1551. — Articles of incorporation; first meeting; fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1551.. Articles of incorporation; first meeting; fees
Articles of incorporation for the formation of an association under this subchapter must be drawn up and filed in the same manner and under the same provisions as for organizing business corporations under Title 13-C, except where such procedure would be inconsistent with this subchapter. The same provision applies under Title 13-C to associations organized under this subchapter in respect to the first meeting of the corporation, and as to fees payable to the Secretary of State. [PL 2007, c. 231, §3 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1551.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1551. cover?
Section 1551. ("Articles of incorporation; first meeting; fees") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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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