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Sec. 701. (1) Each health care corporation on the effective date of this act shall be subject to this act without formal reorganization under this act, and shall be considered to exist under this act. However, within 120 days following the effective date of this act, the health care corporation shall do all of the following:
(a) Amend its articles of incorporation and bylaws to conform to the requirements of this act, subject to the certification of the attorney general, as provided in subsection (2).
(b) Restructure its board of directors to conform with the requirements of this act. The restructuring shall be described, shall be in writing, and shall be subject to the certification of the attorney general, as provided in subsection (2).
(c) After complying with subdivisions (a) and (b), obtain from the commissioner a new certificate of authority.
(2) Relative to the changes required by this act, amendments to the articles and bylaws, and a written description of the board restructuring shall be submitted to the attorney general and to the commissioner. If the attorney general finds that the amendments and restructuring conform to all statutory requirements, and that they comply with this act and ensure fair and equitable representation of the subscribers of the corporation, the attorney general shall certify these findings to the commissioner. In reviewing the amendments and description of the board restructuring, the attorney general may consult with the board of directors, officers, or employees of a corporation, and with any other individual or organization.
(3) If the attorney general approves the amendments and restructuring, the attorney general shall certify his or her approval to the board. The amendments, and restructuring as described, shall take effect 10 days after the certification. If the attorney general disapproves all or any part of the amendments or restructuring, or both, the attorney general shall return the disapproved amendments or the written description of the restructuring, or both, to the board with a written statement setting forth the reasons for the disapproval and any recommendations for change which he or she may wish to suggest.
(4) If the amendments, written description of restructuring, or both, required by this act are not submitted to the attorney general and the commissioner within 120 days after the effective date of this act, or if the amendments, written description, or both, are disapproved as provided in this section, the commissioner and the attorney general shall, and the corporation may, seek judicial remedies as provided for by law in the circuit court in this state.
(5) If a health care corporation fails to comply with this section, the commissioner may issue an order suspending the right and privilege of the corporation to sell or issue new certificates until this section has been fully complied with.
(6) The corporate existence of each health care corporation operating in this state shall be considered to be extended, and its powers in all other respects undiminished, during the 120-day implementation period prescribed in subsection (1).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 550. General Insurance Laws § 550.1701 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-550-general-insurance-laws/mi-comp-laws-550-1701/
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