Tennessee § 48-13-101 - Purposes.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 48-13-101 — Purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-13-101. Purposes.
Every corporation incorporated under chapters 11-27 of this title has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the charter. A corporation engaging in a business that is subject to regulation under another statute of this state may incorporate under chapters 11-27 of this title only if permitted by, and subject to all limitations of, the other statute. Acts 1986, ch. 887, § 3.01. Cross-References. Applicability of business corporation law, title 48, chs. 11-27, to corporations existing on January 1, 1988, title 48, ch. 27. Documents filed with county register of deeds in addition to the secretary of state's office, § 48-11-303 . Nonprofit corporations, purposes and powers, title 48, ch. 53.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 48-13-101 cover?
Section 48-13-101 ("Purposes.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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