Washington § 68.20.040 - Prior corporations not affected.

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§ 68.20.040. Prior corporations not affected.

The provisions of *this act do not affect the corporate existence or rights or powers of any cemetery organized under any law then existing prior to June 9, 1943, and as to such cemeteries and their rights, powers specified in their charters or articles of incorporation, the laws under which the corporation was organized and existed and under which such rights and powers become fixed or vested are applicable.
[ 1943 c 247 s 44; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-44.]

Notes

*Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04.020.

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