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Mississippi Code Title 79. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 79-16-13

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

If the Secretary of State finds that the application for certificate of authority meets the requirements of this chapter and requisite fees as provided in Section 79-16-33, Mississippi Code of 1972, have been paid, he shall:

(a) Endorse on the original the word “filed” and the month, day and year of the filing thereof;

(b) File in his office the original of the application; and

(c) Issue a certificate of authority to transact business in this state to which he shall affix a copy of the application.

The certificate of authority, together with a copy of the application affixed thereto by the Secretary of State, shall be returned to the business trust or its representative.

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