§627. Shares without certificates
1. Authorization. Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, the board of directors of a corporation may authorize the issue of some or all of the shares of any or all of its classes or series of shares without certificates. The authorization does not affect shares already represented by certificates until they are surrendered to the corporation.
[PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]
2. Written statement. Within a reasonable time after the issue or transfer of shares without certificates, the corporation shall send the shareholder a written statement of the information required on certificates by section 626, subsections 2 and 3 and, if applicable, section 628.
[PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 640, Pt. B, §7 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 640, §A2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 640, §B7 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 13-C: MAINE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT
Chapter 6: SHARES AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Subchapter 2: ISSUANCE OF SHARES
13-C §621. Subscription for shares before incorporation
13-C §623. Liability of shareholders
13-C §626. Form and content of certificates
13-C §627. Shares without certificates
13-C §628. Restriction on transfer of shares and other securities