Sec. 18. Upon presentation of the articles of dissolution as provided in section 17 of this chapter, the secretary of state shall:

(1) endorse his approval upon each of the triplicate copies of the articles if he finds that they conform to law;

(2) when all fees have been paid as required by law:

(A) file one (1) copy of the articles in his office;

(B) issue a certificate of dissolution to the department; and

(C) return the certificate of dissolution to the department, together with two (2) copies of the articles of dissolution bearing the endorsement of his approval.

As added by P.L.141-1984, SEC.2.