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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Ancillary transaction.” Includes:
(1) preclearance of document;
(2) amendment of articles, charter, certificate or other organic document, restatement of articles, charter, certificate or other organic document;
(3) dissolution, cancellation or termination of an association;
(4) withdrawal or transfer of registration by foreign association;
(5) dissociation as a partner;
(5.1) statement or certificate of authority and denial or negation of authority;
(6) any transaction similar to any item listed in paragraphs (1) through (5.1);
(6.1) withdrawal, abandonment or termination of a document which has been delivered to the department for filing but has not yet become effective; or
(7) delivery to the department for filing in, by or with the department or the Secretary of the Commonwealth of any articles, statements, proceedings, agreements or any similar papers affecting associations under the statutes of this Commonwealth for which a specific fee is not set forth in section 153 (relating to fee schedule) or other applicable statute.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 15 Pa.C.S.A. Corporations and Unincorporated Associations § 152. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-15-pacsa-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations/pa-csa-sect-15-152/
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