Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Rights of Objecting Stockholders
Section 3-203 - Procedure by Stockholder

(a)    A stockholder of a corporation who desires to receive payment of the fair value of the stockholder’s stock under this subtitle:
        (1)    Shall file with the corporation a written objection to the proposed transaction:
            (i)    With respect to a merger under § 3–106 or § 3–106.1 of this title, within 30 days after notice is given or waived under § 3–106 or § 3–106.1 of this title; or
            (ii)    With respect to any other transaction, at or before the stockholders’ meeting at which the transaction will be considered or, in the case of action taken under § 2–505(b) of this article, within 10 days after the corporation gives the notice required by § 2–505(b) of this article;
        (2)    May not vote in favor of the transaction; and
        (3)    Shall make a written demand on the successor for payment for the stockholder’s stock, stating the number and class of shares for which the stockholder demands payment:
            (i)    Within 20 days after the Department accepts the articles for record; or
            (ii)    Within 20 days after consummation of the transfer or transaction with respect to:
                1.    A transfer of assets in a manner requiring stockholder approval under § 3–105 of this title; or
                2.    A transaction that is governed by § 3–603(b) of this title or exempted by § 3–603(b) of this title, for which no articles are required to be filed with the Department.
    (b)    A stockholder who fails to comply with this section is bound by the terms of the consolidation, merger, share exchange, transfer of assets, or charter amendment.

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