Massachusetts § 17 - Validation of issue not submitted for approval
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 17 — Validation of issue not submitted for approval, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17. Validation of issue not submitted for approval
Section 17. An issue of stock subsequent to that certified by the articles of organization which is invalid solely for the reason that the certificate is not submitted to the secretary within thirty days as required by the preceding section may be rendered lawful and valid as of the date of its issue if the certificate is afterward submitted to him, and is examined and approved by him and filed in the office of the state secretary, upon payment of such fee, to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 17
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 17 cover?
Section 17 ("Validation of issue not submitted for approval") 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 § 17?
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