Maryland § 8-707
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-707, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-707.
(a) Unless the declaration of trust of the real estate investment trust or articles of conversion provide otherwise, the proposed conversion of a real estate investment trust to an other entity may be abandoned before the effective date of the articles of conversion by majority vote of the entire board of trustees of the real estate investment trust party to the articles of conversion.
(b) Unless the articles of conversion provide otherwise, the proposed conversion of an other entity to a real estate investment trust may be abandoned in the manner and by the vote required by the governing document of the other entity and the laws of the place in which it is incorporated or organized or, if no manner and vote is specified, in the manner and by the vote required to approve the conversion under § 8–702 of this subtitle.
(c) If the articles of conversion have been filed with the Department, notice of the abandonment shall be given promptly to the Department.
(d) (1) If the proposed conversion is abandoned as provided in this section, no legal liability arises under the articles of conversion.
(2) Abandonment of a conversion under this section does not prejudice the rights of any person under any other contract made by a real estate investment trust in connection with the proposed conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-707
What does Maryland Code § 8-707 cover?
Section 8-707 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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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