Maine § 5188. - Organization certificate filed with Secretary of State
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5188. — Organization certificate filed with Secretary of State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5188.. Organization certificate filed with Secretary of State
Whenever a corporation is organized under section 5163, 5181 or 5185, or under any other law by which a return is not specifically required, the corporation shall file with the Secretary of State a certificate signed and sworn to by the president, treasurer and a majority of the directors of that corporation, setting forth the name of the corporation and all facts as to that organization which are necessary to give full information in relation to that organization. The organization of that corporation shall date from, and it shall have the authority and rights of a corporation, only after filing the certificate. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5188.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5188. cover?
Section 5188. ("Organization certificate filed with Secretary of State") 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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