Michigan § 500.5420 - Mutual life and disability insurers; amendment, adoption, and approval of bylaws.
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§ 500.5420. Mutual life and disability insurers; amendment, adoption, and approval of bylaws.
Bylaws not inconsistent with the articles of association may be adopted or amended at any meeting of the directors or members of the insurer held after the receipt from the commissioner of a certified copy of the certificate of incorporation. The bylaws or amendments shall not become effective until approved by and filed with the commissioner.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 500.5420 ("Mutual life and disability insurers; amendment, adoption, and approval of bylaws.") 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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