Pennsylvania § 1701 - Applicability of subchapter.
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§ 1701. Applicability of subchapter.
(a) General rule.--The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to every business corporation unless otherwise restricted:
(1) by any other provision of this subpart; or
(2) except with respect to section 1707(a) (relating to exception to requirement of notice), in the bylaws.
(b) Limitation on certain provisions in the articles.--The articles may not relax the statutory rights of shareholders to notice provided in this subchapter.
(Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, eff. imd.)
Cross References. Section 1701 is referred to in section 1707 of this title.
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Section 1701 ("Applicability of subchapter.") 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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