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Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Section 8.56. OFFICERS
(a) A corporation may indemnify and advance expenses under this subdivision to an officer of the corporation who is a party to a proceeding because he is an officer of the corporation.
(1) to the same extent as a director; and
(2) if he is an officer but not a director, to such further extent as may be provided by the articles of organization, the bylaws, a resolution of the board of directors, or contract except for liability arising out of acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law.
(b) Clause (2) of subsection (a) shall apply to an officer who is also a director if the basis on which he is made a party to the proceeding is an act or omission solely as an officer.
(c) An officer of a corporation who is not a director is entitled to mandatory indemnification under section 8.52, and may apply to a court under section 8.54 for indemnification or an advance for expenses, in each case to the same extent to which a director may be entitled to indemnification or advance under those provisions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Administration of the Government (Ch. 1-182) Ch. 156D, § 8.56 - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ma/part-i-administration-of-the-government-ch-1-182/ma-gen-laws-ch-156d-sect-8-56.html
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