Maine Revised Statutes Title 13-C. Maine Business Corporation Act § 1801. Application and effect of chapter

1. Application of chapter. This chapter applies to all benefit corporations.

2. Application of corporation law generally. This chapter does not create an implication that a contrary or different rule of law applies to a corporation that is not a benefit corporation. This chapter does not affect a statute or rule of law that applies to a corporation that is not a benefit corporation.

3. Laws applicable. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this Title is generally applicable to all benefit corporations. A benefit corporation may be subject simultaneously to this chapter and Title 13, chapter 22-A. This chapter supersedes other provisions of this Title and Title 13, chapter 22-A with regard to benefit corporations.

4. Limit on articles and bylaws. A provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a benefit corporation may not limit, be inconsistent with or supersede a provision of this chapter.