Michigan § 450.1251 - Formation of corporation for lawful purpose; exception; aiding national emergency.
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§ 450.1251. Formation of corporation for lawful purpose; exception; aiding national emergency.
A corporation may be formed under this act for any lawful purpose, except to engage in a business for which a corporation may be formed under any other statute of this state unless that statute permits formation under this act.
In time of war or other national emergency, a corporation may take any lawful action to provide aid, notwithstanding the purposes set forth in its articles of incorporation, at the request or direction of a competent governmental authority.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 450.1251 ("Formation of corporation for lawful purpose; exception; aiding national emergency.") 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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