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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A member or manager who votes for or expressly consents to a distribution that is made in violation of Code Section 14-11-407 is personally liable to the limited liability company for the amount of the distribution that exceeds what could have been distributed without violating Code Section 14-11-407, if it is established that such member or manager did not act in compliance with Code Section 14-11-407 and violated a duty owed under Code Section 14-11-305 (without regard to any limitation on such duty permitted by paragraph (4) of Code Section 14-11-305).
(b) Each member or manager held liable under subsection (a) of this Code section for an unlawful distribution is entitled to contribution:
(1) From each other member or manager who could be held liable under subsection (a) of this Code section for the unlawful distribution; and
(2) From each member for the amount the member received knowing that the distribution was made in violation of Code Section 14-11-407.
(c) A proceeding under this Code section is barred unless it is commenced within two years after the date on which the effect of the distribution is measured under Code Section 14-11-407.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 14. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations § 14-11-408 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-14-corporations-partnerships-and-associations/ga-code-sect-14-11-408/
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