Pennsylvania § 5719 - Renunciation of corporate opportunities.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5719 — Renunciation of corporate opportunities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5719. Renunciation of corporate opportunities.
The articles of incorporation or bylaws, or an action of the board of directors, may renounce any interest or expectancy of a nonprofit corporation in, or in being offered an opportunity to participate in, a specified corporate opportunity or specified classes or categories of corporate opportunities that are presented to the corporation or to one or more of its directors, officers or members.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1791, No.122, eff. 60 days)
2022 Amendment. Act 122 added section 5719.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5719
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5719 cover?
Section 5719 ("Renunciation of corporate opportunities.") 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 § 5719?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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