Virginia § 13.1-825 - Purposes
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 13.1-825 — Purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.1-825. Purposes
Every corporation incorporated under this Act has the purpose of engaging in any lawful activity, unless:
1. A statute requires the corporation to issue shares or one of the purposes of the corporation is to conduct the business of a public service company other than a sewer company; or
2. A more limited purpose is (i) set forth in the articles of incorporation or (ii) required to be set forth in the articles of incorporation by any other law of the Commonwealth.
Code 1950, § 13.1-204; 1956, c. 428; 1958, c. 564; 1960, c. 296; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 98; 1985, c. 522; 2007, c. 925.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 13.1-825
What does Code of Virginia § 13.1-825 cover?
Section 13.1-825 ("Purposes") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 13.1-825?
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