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A. The board of directors of a dissolved corporation is responsible for winding up and liquidating the business and affairs of the corporation as contemplated by R.S. 12:1-1405 (A). The board of directors may authorize a distribution to shareholders only after the corporation pays, or makes reasonable provision to pay, all obligations owed by the corporation as contemplated by R.S. 12:1-1405(A).
B. Directors of a dissolved corporation which has disposed of claims under R.S. 12:1-1406, 1-1407, or 1-1408 shall not be liable for breach of Subsection A of this Section with respect to claims against the dissolved corporation that are barred or satisfied under R.S. 12:1-1406, 1-1407, or 1-1408.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 12, § 1-1409. Responsibility of the board of directors - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-12-sect-1-1409/
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