South Carolina § 2-7-420 - Statement of reasons for legislative charter.
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§ 2-7-420. Statement of reasons for legislative charter.
In case of an application for a charter or incorporation, other than of a railroad or canal company, the petition shall state and set forth why the charter cannot be obtained under the provisions of the general statutes, in pursuance of the Constitution, relating to incorporations and any other special reasons on which such charter or incorporation is sought.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 30-302; 1952 Code SECTION 30-302; 1942 Code SECTION 2075; 1932 Code SECTION 2075; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 37; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 35; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 32; R. S. 32; 1885 (19) 309.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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