Missouri § 379.740 - Corporations generally empowered to become subscribers.
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§ 379.740. Corporations generally empowered to become subscribers.
Any corporation now or hereafter organized under the laws of this state shall, in addition to the rights, powers and franchises specified in its articles of incorporation, have full power and authority to exchange insurance contracts of the kind and character herein mentioned. The right to exchange the contracts is hereby declared to be incidental to the purposes for which the corporations are organized and as much granted as the rights and powers expressly conferred.
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(RSMo 1939 § 6085, A.L. 1967 p. 516)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 5973; 1919 § 6381
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 379.740 cover?
Section 379.740 ("Corporations generally empowered to become subscribers.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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