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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In this section, “emergency” has the meaning stated in § 2-116 of this subtitle.
(b) During an emergency, unless the bylaws contain emergency provisions providing otherwise, notice of a meeting of the board of directors may be given:
(1) Only to those directors whom it is practicable to reach in the circumstances;
(2) In any practicable manner given the circumstances; and
(3) With shorter notice as is reasonable in the circumstances.
(c) Any corporate act taken in good faith under this section during an emergency:
(1) Binds the corporation; and
(2) May not be used to impose liability on a director, an officer, an employee, or an agent of the corporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Corporations and Associations § 2-117 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/corporations-and-associations/md-code-corp-and-assns-sect-2-117/
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