Massachusetts § 15 - Amendment or alteration of articles of organization
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15 — Amendment or alteration of articles of organization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15. Amendment or alteration of articles of organization
Section 15. Any such corporation may amend or alter its articles of organization in the manner provided by sections seventy to seventy-two, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and fifty-six B, so far as applicable; provided, that such amendment or alteration shall require a vote of three-fourths of the members present and voting at a meeting of the corporation called to consider such amendment or alteration, or if the vote upon such amendment or alteration is taken by mail, by vote of three-fourths of the members who return votes. A vote by mail upon such amendment or alteration shall not be valid unless votes are returned by at least three fifths of the members of the corporation.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15 cover?
Section 15 ("Amendment or alteration of articles of organization") 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 § 15?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 15" (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 § 15 apply to my situation?
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