Michigan § 457.439 - Amendment of articles; procedure.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 457.439 — Amendment of articles; procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 457.439. Amendment of articles; procedure.
Every corporation organized or existing under the provisions of this act may at any regular meeting or at any meeting duly called for that purpose, amend its articles of association in any manner not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, but such amendment shall not become operative until a copy of such amendment, signed by the presiding officer and the secretary of the corporation shall have been recorded as is provided herein for the recording of original articles of association when such amendment shall have the same force and effect as though included in the original articles.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 457.439
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 457.439 cover?
Section 457.439 ("Amendment of articles; procedure.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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