Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-6-3. Corporations to which this chapter applies

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The provisions of this chapter relating to domestic corporations apply to:

(1) All corporations organized under these provisions;

(2) All corporations previously organized under any act hereby or previously repealed for a purpose or purposes for which a corporation might be organized under this chapter; and

(3) All corporations previously or subsequently created by any special act of the general assembly for a purpose or purposes for which a corporation might be organized under this chapter, except insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any special act.

(b) The provisions of this chapter relating to the amendment of articles of incorporation of domestic corporations apply to all corporations previously or subsequently created by special act of the general assembly whose charters are subject to amendment, repeal, or modification at the pleasure of the general assembly.

(c) The provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, incorporation authorized by an act entitled “An Act to Incorporate the Bishop and Vicar General of the Diocese of Hartford, Together with the Pastor and Two Laymen of any Roman Catholic Church or Congregation in Rhode Island” passed at the January session, 1869, and any acts in amendment of it or in addition to it may be continued to be made under it and nothing in this chapter or in the general corporation law contained is to be construed as repealing the acts.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 7. Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships § 7-6-3. Corporations to which this chapter applies - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-7-corporations-associations-and-partnerships/ri-gen-laws-sect-7-6-3/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard