New Jersey § 15a:5-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 15a:5-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15a:5-12.
a. Whenever any action is to be authorized by the members of a corporation and the
certificate of incorporation or the bylaws require the affirmative vote of a greater
proportion of the votes cast by the members entitled to vote thereon, or by the members
of any class or series thereof than is required by this act with respect to the action,
the provisions of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws shall control. b. Whenever any action is to be authorized by two-thirds of the votes cast by members
of a corporation pursuant to this act, and the certificate of incorporation provides
for the affirmative vote of a lesser proportion of the votes cast by the members entitled
to vote thereon, or by the members of any class of members, but not less than a majority
thereof than is required by this act with respect to the action, the provisions of
the certificate of incorporation shall control. Any provision for lesser voting requirements may be set forth in the bylaws, and
the requirements shall control, if the certificate of incorporation provides that
the lesser voting requirements may be set forth in the bylaws. c. An amendment of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws which changes or deletes
greater or lesser voting provisions shall be authorized by the same vote as would
be required to take action under that provision. d. Any action required to be authorized by a vote of the members greater than a majority
shall be rescinded or modified only by a like vote.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 15a:5-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 15a:5-12 cover?
Section 15a:5-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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