Ohio § 1701.10
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1701.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1701.10.
(A) After incorporation, all of the following apply: (1) If the initial directors are named in the articles, the initial directors shall hold
an organizational meeting, at the call of a majority of the directors, to complete
the organization of the corporation by receiving subscriptions, appointing officers,
adopting regulations, and carrying on any other business brought before the meeting. (2) If the initial directors are not named in the articles, the incorporator or incorporators
either shall receive subscriptions as provided in division (A) of section 1701.09 of the Revised Code or shall hold an organizational meeting at the call of a majority of the incorporators
to elect directors who shall complete the organization of the corporation as provided
in division (A)(1) of this section. If subscriptions for shares are received by the incorporators, the incorporators,
or a majority of them, shall give not less than seven days' written notice to the
shareholders, unless written notice is waived by the shareholders, to meet at a specified
time and place for the purposes of adopting regulations, electing directors, and transacting
any other business. The shareholders shall meet for those purposes at the time and place specified. (3) Notwithstanding divisions (A)(1) and (2) of this section, if regulations have not
been adopted within ninety days after the formation of the corporation, regulations
may be adopted only as provided in section 1701.11 of the Revised Code . (B) Action required or permitted by this chapter to be taken by the incorporators at
an organizational meeting may be taken without a meeting if the action taken is evidenced
by one or more written consents describing the action taken and signed by each incorporator. (C) An organizational meeting may be held in or out of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1701.10
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1701.10 cover?
Section 1701.10 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 § 1701.10?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1701.10 apply to my situation?
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