Ohio § 1701.72

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1701.72, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1701.72.

(A) The incorporators, the directors, and the shareholders, in the cases where they are

respectively authorized to adopt an amendment to the articles, may, in addition thereto

or in lieu thereof, adopt amended articles by the same action or vote as that required

to adopt the amendment. (B) The directors may adopt amended articles to consolidate the original articles and

all previously adopted amendments to the articles that are in force at the time, or

the shareholders at a meeting held for such purpose may adopt such amended articles

by the affirmative vote of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise a majority

of the voting power of the corporation on such proposal. (C) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, amended articles shall set forth

all such provisions as are required in, and only such provisions as may properly be

in, original articles or amendments to articles filed at the time of adopting the

amended articles and shall contain a statement that they supersede the existing articles;

 provided, however, that amended articles adopted by the directors or the shareholders

need not contain any statement with respect to initial stated capital. (D) Where by amended articles a corporation is changed into a non-profit corporation,

the amended articles shall set forth all such provisions as are required in, and may

set forth such other provisions as may properly be in, original articles of a non-profit

corporation filed at the time of adopting such amended articles, other than with respect

to the initial trustees, and shall set forth all such further provisions as are required

in an amendment to change the corporation into a non-profit corporation, together

with a statement that the amended articles supersede the existing articles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1701.72

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1701.72 cover?

Section 1701.72 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1701.72?

A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1701.72" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

How does Ohio § 1701.72 apply to my situation?

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