§ 317A.711 — Voluntary Dissolution by Incorporators
Plain-Language Summary
Allows incorporators to dissolve a nonprofit before it begins business.
317A.711 VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION BY INCORPORATORS.
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Subdivision 1.Manner.
If the first board of directors has not been named in the articles, designated or appointed pursuant to the articles, or elected under section 317A.171, a corporation may be dissolved by the incorporators as provided in this section. §
Subd. 2.Articles of dissolution.
(a) A majority of the incorporators shall sign articles of dissolution containing:
(1) the name of the corporation;
(2) the date of incorporation;
(3) a statement that the first board of directors has not been named in the articles, designated or appointed pursuant to the articles, or elected at an organizational meeting;
(4) a statement that no debts remain unpaid; and
(5) a statement that notice to the attorney general required by section 317A.811 has been given and the waiting period has expired or has been waived by the attorney general or a statement that section 317A.811 is not applicable.
(b) The articles of dissolution must be filed with the secretary of state. §
Subd. 3.Effective date.
When the articles of dissolution have been filed with the secretary of state, the corporation is dissolved. §
Subd. 4.Certificate.
The secretary of state shall issue to the dissolved corporation a certificate of dissolution that contains:
(1) the name of the corporation;
(2) the date the articles of dissolution were filed with the secretary of state; and
(3) a statement that the corporation is dissolved.
History:
1989 c 304 s 95; 1990 c 488 s 33; 2011 c 106 s 13
History: History: 1989 c 304 s 95; 1990 c 488 s 33; 2011 c 106 s 13