Pennsylvania § 1531 - Voting powers and other rights of certain securityholders and other entities.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1531 — Voting powers and other rights of certain securityholders and other entities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1531. Voting powers and other rights of certain securityholders and other entities.
The power to vote in respect to the corporate affairs and management of a business corporation and other shareholder rights as may be provided in the articles may be conferred upon:
(1) Registered holders of obligations issued or to be issued by the corporation.
(2) The United States of America, the Commonwealth, a state, or any political subdivision of any of the foregoing, or any entity prohibited by law from becoming a shareholder of a corporation.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1531
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1531 cover?
Section 1531 ("Voting powers and other rights of certain securityholders and other entities.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 1531?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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