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Every corporation created by special act of the general assembly shall, if no different time for that purpose is limited by the special act, be organized within two (2) years after the act takes effect. In every case where the corporation is not organized within the limited time, the act of incorporation becomes void at the end of the limited time.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-1-6. Time allowed for organization of corporations created by legislative act - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-7-corporations-associations-and-partnerships/ri-gen-laws-sect-7-1-6/
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