Massachusetts § 11 - Alteration, addition to or change of business
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 11 — Alteration, addition to or change of business, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11. Alteration, addition to or change of business
Section 11. A corporation may, by a vote of all its stockholders at a meeting duly called for the purpose, alter, add to or change the business for the transaction of which it was incorporated, but it shall not engage in any business which is not authorized by law. A certificate setting forth such alteration, addition or change, signed and sworn to by the president, treasurer and a majority of the directors, shall be filed in the office of the state secretary.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 11
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 11 cover?
Section 11 ("Alteration, addition to or change of business") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 11?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 11" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 11 apply to my situation?
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