Pennsylvania § 502 - Application of chapter.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 502 — Application of chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 502. Application of chapter.
(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in the scope provisions of subsequent provisions of this chapter, this chapter shall apply to and the word "corporation" in this chapter shall mean:
(1) A domestic or foreign corporation for profit.
(2) A domestic or foreign corporation not-for-profit.
(b) Corporations claiming exemption from power of the General Assembly.--Any provision of this chapter otherwise applicable to a corporation claiming exemption from the power of the General Assembly shall be inapplicable to such corporation to the extent, and only to the extent, required by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of Pennsylvania, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 502
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 502 cover?
Section 502 ("Application of chapter.") 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.
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