New York § 5 - 5Incorporation
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 5 — 5Incorporation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5. 5Incorporation
§ 5. Incorporation. A railroad corporation may be formed under this chapter for the purpose of owning or operating a railroad for public use, in accordance with the procedure for the formation of corporations set forth in article four of the business corporation law, by delivering to the department of state for filing a certificate of incorporation entitled "Certificate of incorporation of ... (name of corporation) pursuant to section five of the railroad law".
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 5
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 5 cover?
Section 5 ("5Incorporation") 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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