Massachusetts § 4 - Application of chapter 156B
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 4 — Application of chapter 156B, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4. Application of chapter 156B
Section 4. The following sections of chapter one hundred and fifty-six B shall apply to corporations subject to this chapter:
(a) Sections seven, nine, nine A, ten, fourteen, sixteen, seventeen, twenty, twenty-six, twenty-nine through forty, forty-two through fifty-nine, sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-five through sixty-nine, seventy-seven, ninety-nine through one hundred and thirteen and one hundred and fifteen.
(b) Section twenty-seven, except that paragraphs (b) and (c) thereof shall apply only to certificates issued after October first, nineteen hundred and seventy-three.
(c) Sections sixty-three and sixty-four shall apply also to statements, reports, articles of organization, articles of amendment and articles of consolidation or merger required to be filed pursuant to this chapter or chapter one hundred and fifty-six B.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 4
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 4 cover?
Section 4 ("Application of chapter 156B") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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