Virginia § 13.1-851 - Change in quorum or voting requirements
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 13.1-851 — Change in quorum or voting requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.1-851. Change in quorum or voting requirements
A. The articles of incorporation may provide for a lesser or greater quorum requirement for members or voting groups of members than required by this chapter.
B. An amendment to the articles of incorporation that adds, changes, or deletes a quorum or voting requirement shall meet the quorum requirement and be adopted by the vote and voting groups required to take action under the quorum and voting requirements then in effect.
Code 1950, § 13.1-218; 1956, c. 428; 1985, c. 522; 1986, c. 321.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 13.1-851
What does Code of Virginia § 13.1-851 cover?
Section 13.1-851 ("Change in quorum or voting requirements") 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 § 13.1-851?
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