Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-31-104

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of commerce and insurance. See Tennessee Code 56-31-102
  • 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.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

The articles of incorporation of the corporation, or amendments to the articles, shall be submitted to the commissioner and shall be subject to the commissioner’s approval, which shall be endorsed on the articles, before filing with the secretary of state.