Sec. 5002.
Definitions, as used in this code:
(1) Except as otherwise indicated "corporation" means a corporation formed or existing under the laws of this state.
(2) "Articles" means articles of incorporation, and all amendments thereto, and includes what has heretofore been referred to as articles of association and/or charters and amendments thereto of corporations governed by this code.
(3) "Incorporator" means a person, natural or corporate, who signs the articles.
(4) "Director" and "directors" shall be construed to be synonymous with "trustee" and "trustees" respectively. "Directors," when used in relation to any power or duty requiring collective action, shall be construed to mean "board of directors."
(5) "Registered office" means the place designated in the articles or bylaws as the office of the corporation in this state.
History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-50 - Chapter 50 Organization of Domestic Stock and Mutual Insurers (500.5000...500.5040)
Section 500.5000 - Scope of Chapter.
Section 500.5001 - Compliance With Chapter Required.
Section 500.5002 - Organization of Insurers; Definitions.
Section 500.5006 - Stock Insurers; Formation, Number of Incorporators Required.
Section 500.5010 - Duration of Corporate Existence.
Section 500.5012 - Corporate Name; Restrictions.
Section 500.5014 - Par Value of Stock; Limitations.
Section 500.5020 - Examination of Articles by Attorney General; Fee.
Section 500.5028 - Completion of Organization; Issuance of Stock Certificates; Mutual Corporation.
Section 500.5036 - Liability of Directors for Debts During Organization.