Maryland § 3-203

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-203, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-203.

    (a)    A stockholder of a corporation who desires to receive payment of the fair value of the stockholder’s stock under this subtitle:

        (1)    Shall file with the corporation a written objection to the proposed transaction:

            (i)    With respect to a merger under § 3–106 or § 3–106.1 of this title, within 30 days after notice is given or waived under § 3–106 or § 3–106.1 of this title; or

            (ii)    With respect to any other transaction, at or before the stockholders’ meeting at which the transaction will be considered or, in the case of action taken under § 2–505(b) of this article, within 10 days after the corporation gives the notice required by § 2–505(b) of this article;

        (2)    May not vote in favor of the transaction; and

        (3)    Shall make a written demand on the successor for payment for the stockholder’s stock, stating the number and class of shares for which the stockholder demands payment:

            (i)    Within 20 days after the Department accepts the articles for record; or

            (ii)    Within 20 days after consummation of the transfer or transaction with respect to:

                1.    A transfer of assets in a manner requiring stockholder approval under § 3–105 of this title; or

                2.    A transaction that is governed by § 3–603(b) of this title or exempted by § 3–603(b) of this title, for which no articles are required to be filed with the Department.

    (b)    A stockholder who fails to comply with this section is bound by the terms of the consolidation, merger, share exchange, transfer of assets, or charter amendment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-203

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Section 3-203 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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