Maine § 42. - Capital stock; record of owners
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 42. — Capital stock; record of owners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.. Capital stock; record of owners
The capital of corporations incorporated by special Act of the Legislature must be fixed and divided into shares. The names of the owners and the number of shares owned by each must be entered of record at the first meeting. The capital may be subsequently increased as provided in Title 13-C, chapter 10, by an appropriate amendment to its articles of incorporation. [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §25 (COR); RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 42.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 42. cover?
Section 42. ("Capital stock; record of owners") 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.
How do I cite Maine § 42.?
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