Sec. 473.
Without limiting the general authority under section 472(1) to impose restrictions on the transfer or registration of bonds, shares, or memberships of a corporation that are otherwise transferable, a restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of bonds, shares, or memberships of a corporation that is consistent with section 301 is permitted if it does any of the following:
(a) Obligates the holders of the restricted instruments to offer to the corporation or to any other holders of bonds, shares or memberships of the corporation, to any other person, or to any combination of those persons, a prior opportunity to acquire the restricted instruments.
(b) Obligates the corporation or a holder of bonds, shares, or memberships of the corporation, any other person, or any combination of those persons, to purchase the instruments that are the subject of an agreement respecting the purchase and sale of the restricted instruments.
(c) Requires the corporation or the holders of a class of bonds, shares, or memberships of the corporation to consent to a proposed transfer of the restricted instruments or to approve the proposed transferee of the restricted instruments.
(d) Prohibits the transfer of the restricted instruments to designated persons or classes of persons, and the designation is not contrary to public policy.
(e) Exists for the purpose of maintaining the status of the corporation under section 115, 501, 521, 527, or 528 of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 115, 501, 521, 527, and 528.
History: Add. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 162 of 1982 - Nonprofit Corporation Act (450.2101 - 450.3192)
162-1982-4 - Chapter 4 (450.2401...450.2497)
Section 450.2401 - Meetings of Shareholders or Members; Location.
Section 450.2403 - Special Meeting of Shareholders or Members; Court Order; Quorum.
Section 450.2406a - Notice by Electronic Transmission.
Section 450.2411 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2412 - Record Date.
Section 450.2422 - Irrevocable Proxy.
Section 450.2423 - Revocability of Proxy.
Section 450.2441 - Voting Generally.
Section 450.2442 - Voting as Class.
Section 450.2444 - Voting by Corporation or Business Corporation; Voting of Pledged Shares.
Section 450.2446 - Voting of Shares or Membership Held by Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common.
Section 450.2447 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2448 - Redemption of Shares; Voting.
Section 450.2451 - Voting for Directors.
Section 450.2461 - Agreement as to Voting Rights.
Section 450.2468 - Extension of Voting Trust Agreement.
Section 450.2471 - Shares as Personal Property; Transfer; Applicability of MCL 440.8101 to 440.8601.
Section 450.2472 - Transfer or Registration of Bond, Share, or Membership; Written Restriction.
Section 450.2481 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2485 - Books, Records, and Minutes.
Section 450.2488 - Agreement Among Members of Corporation.
Section 450.2491 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2491a - Definitions.
Section 450.2492 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2492a - Derivate Proceeding; Criteria to Be Met by Shareholder or Member.
Section 450.2493 - Repealed. 2014, Act 557, Imd. Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.
Section 450.2493a - Derivative Proceeding; Commencement.
Section 450.2494 - Derivative Proceeding; Investigation; Issuance of Stay.
Section 450.2495 - Derivative Proceeding; Dismissal.
Section 450.2496 - Derivative Proceeding; Discontinuance or Settlement; Court Approval Required.