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(a) General rule.--Each director of a business corporation shall be a natural person of full age who, unless otherwise restricted in the bylaws, need not be a resident of this Commonwealth or a shareholder of the corporation. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the qualifications of directors may be prescribed in the bylaws.
(b) Cross references.--See sections 2530 (relating to qualifications of directors) and 3131 (relating to directors).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 15 Pa.C.S.A. Corporations and Unincorporated Associations § 1722. Qualifications of directors - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-15-pacsa-corporations-and-unincorporated-associations/pa-csa-sect-15-1722/
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