Virginia § 56-500 - Consolidation or merger
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-500 — Consolidation or merger, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-500. Consolidation or merger
Any two or more cooperatives created under the provisions of this chapter may consolidate or merge into a single corporation in the manner prescribed by Title 13.1, which consolidated or merged corporation shall exercise all the powers and authority and shall be vested with all the rights, franchises and privileges of each of the corporations so consolidated or merged.
1950, p. 594; 1956, c. 434.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-500
What does Code of Virginia § 56-500 cover?
Section 56-500 ("Consolidation or merger") 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.
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