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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Articles of incorporation of a cooperative affordable housing corporation must contain the following provisions in addition to those required by Title 13-C:
1. One class of stock. A statement that the cooperative affordable housing corporation has only one class of stock;
2. Restrictions on transfers. A statement of restrictions, if any, upon transfers of shares;
3. Rate of dividend. The rate of dividend, if any, allocable to membership shares, which may not exceed 6% per annum on invested capital;
4. Acquire membership. The conditions, if any, under which the cooperative affordable housing corporation reserves the right to acquire membership shares;
5. Distribution upon dissolution. The basis for distribution of assets in the event of dissolution;
6. Allocation of ownership and voting interests. The method of allocation of ownership and voting interests in the cooperative affordable housing corporation; and
7. Right of first refusal. The conditions, if any, under which the cooperative affordable housing corporation has a right of first refusal upon proposed transfers of cooperative interest.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 13. Corporations § 1747. Articles of incorporation; minimum requirements - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-13-corporations/me-rev-st-tit-13-sect-1747/
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