(a) A domestic mutual aid association incorporated on the stock plan, whether heretofore or hereafter formed, may increase or decrease the amount of its authorized capital stock by amendment of its articles of incorporation in the same manner, and subject to the same conditions and procedures, as apply to domestic stock insurers in general under this title.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 27-30-28

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
(b) As to a corporation formed prior to January 1, 1972, no increase of authorized capital stock shall be made which does not bring the amount thereof up to at least $50,000.00, and no decrease of authorized capital stock shall be made which reduces authorized capital stock below $50,000.00.