1. Purpose of engaging in lawful business. A corporation subject to this Act has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation.

[PL 2003, c. 344, Pt. B, §44 (AMD).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 13-C Sec. 301

  • 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.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
2. Subject to other regulation by this State. A corporation engaging in a business that is subject to regulation under another statute of this State may incorporate under this Act only if permitted by, and subject to all limitations of, the other statute.

[PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 344, §B44 (AMD).