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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A benefit corporation shall have a purpose of creating general public benefit. This purpose is in addition to its purpose under Section 16-10a-301.
(2) The articles of incorporation of a benefit corporation may identify one or more specific public benefits that it is the purpose of the benefit corporation to create in addition to its purposes under Section 16-10a-301 and Subsection (1). The identification of a specific public benefit under this Subsection (2) does not limit the purpose of a benefit corporation to create general public benefit under Subsection (1).
(3) The creation of general public benefit and a specific public benefit under Subsections (1) and (2) is considered in the best interests of the benefit corporation.
(4) A benefit corporation may amend its articles of incorporation to add, amend, or delete the identification of a specific public benefit that it is the purpose of the benefit corporation to create. To be effective, the amendment must be adopted by at least the minimum status vote.
(5) A professional corporation that is a benefit corporation does not violate Section 16-11-6 by having the purpose to create general public benefit or a specific public benefit.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 16. Corporations § 16-10b-201. Corporate purposes - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-16-corporations/ut-code-sect-16-10b-201/
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