New York § 1701 - 1701Application and effect of article
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 1701 — 1701Application and effect of article, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1701. 1701Application and effect of article
§ 1701. Application and effect of article. (a) This article shall be applicable to all benefit corporations. (b) The existence of a provision of this article shall not of itself create any implication that a contrary or different rule of law is or would be applicable to a business corporation that is not a benefit corporation. This article shall not affect any statute or rule of law that is or would be applicable to a business corporation that is not a benefit corporation. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this article, this chapter shall be applicable to all benefit corporations. The specific provisions of this article shall control over the general provisions of this chapter. (d) A provision of the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of a benefit corporation may not relax, be inconsistent with or supersede any provision of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 1701
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 1701 cover?
Section 1701 ("1701Application and effect of article") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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