Maine § 2058. - Adoption, repeal and amendment; vote; delegation of authority
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2058. — Adoption, repeal and amendment; vote; delegation of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2058.. Adoption, repeal and amendment; vote; delegation of authority
Each association shall, within 30 days after its incorporation, adopt for its government and management a code of bylaws, not inconsistent with this chapter. A majority vote of the members or shares of stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, or the written assent of a majority of the members or of stockholders representing a majority of all the shares of stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, is necessary to adopt such bylaws and is effectual to repeal or amend any bylaws, or to adopt additional bylaws. The power to repeal and amend the bylaws, and adopt new bylaws, may, by a similar vote, or similar written assent, be delegated to the board of directors, which authority may, by a similar vote, or similar written assent, be revoked.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2058.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2058. cover?
Section 2058. ("Adoption, repeal and amendment; vote; delegation of authority") 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 § 2058.?
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