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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 18. Approval of Documents.
(1) If the Director finds that the documents and papers so delivered comply with this Code, he must place on file in his office the by-laws, form of subscription agreement, bonds or securities, and one of the duplicate originals of the articles of incorporation, and endorse upon the other duplicate original his approval, and the month, day and year of approval and deliver it to the incorporators. The company is deemed to be fully organized on the date of the approval of the articles of incorporation by the Director, and that date is the date of incorporation of the company.
(2) If the Director finds that any of said documents are insufficient or do not comply with this Code, he shall notify the incorporators in writing in what respect said documents are found to be insufficient and if requested so to do must grant the incorporators a hearing.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 215. Insurance § 5/18. Approval of Documents - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-215-insurance/il-st-sect-215-5-18/
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