Nevada § 78.070 - Specific powers
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 78.070 — Specific powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78.070. Specific powers
Subject to such limitations, if any, as may be contained in its articles of incorporation,
every corporation has the following powers: 1. To borrow money and contract debts when necessary for the transaction of its business,
or for the exercise of its corporate rights, privileges or franchises, or for any
other lawful purpose of its incorporation and to issue bonds, promissory notes, bills
of exchange, debentures, and other obligations and evidences of indebtedness, payable
at a specified time or times, or payable upon the happening of a specified event or
events, whether secured by mortgage, pledge or other security, or unsecured, for money
borrowed, or in payment for property purchased or acquired, or for any other lawful
object. 2. To guarantee, purchase, hold, take, obtain, receive, subscribe for, own, use, dispose
of, sell, exchange, lease, lend, assign, mortgage, pledge, or otherwise acquire, transfer
or deal in or with bonds or obligations of, or shares, securities or interests in
or issued by, any person, government, governmental agency or political subdivision
of government, and to exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of ownership
of such an interest, including the right to vote, if any. 3. To purchase, hold, sell, pledge and transfer shares of its own stock, and use therefor
its property or money. 4. To conduct business, have one or more offices, and hold, purchase, lease, mortgage,
convey and take by devise or bequest real and personal property in this State, and
in any of the several states, territories, possessions and dependencies of the United
States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and any foreign countries. 5. To do everything necessary and proper for the accomplishment of the objects enumerated
in its articles of incorporation or necessary or incidental to the protection and
benefit of the corporation, and, in general, to carry on any lawful business necessary
or incidental to the attainment of the objects of the corporation, whether or not
the business is similar in nature to the objects set forth in the articles of incorporation,
except that: (a) A corporation created under the provisions of this chapter does not possess the
power of issuing bills, notes or other evidences of debt for circulation of money;
and (b) This chapter does not authorize the formation of banking corporations to issue
or circulate money or currency within this State, or outside of this State, or at
all, except the federal currency, or the notes of banks authorized under the laws
of the United States. 6. To make donations for the public welfare or for charitable, scientific or educational
purposes. 7. To enter into any relationship with another person in connection with any lawful
activities. 8. To renounce in its articles of incorporation or by action by the board of directors
any interest or expectancy to participate in specified business opportunities or specified
classes or categories of business opportunities that are presented to the corporation
or one or more of its officers, directors or stockholders.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 78.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 78.070 cover?
Section 78.070 ("Specific powers") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 78.070?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 78.070" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 78.070 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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