(a) General rule.--This subchapter applies to and the terms "corporation" or "domestic corporation" in this subchapter mean:
(1) A banking institution.
(2) A credit union.
(3) A fraternal benefit society.
(b) Alternative provisions.--Section 516 (relating to alternative standard) shall not be applicable to any corporation to which section 515 (relating to exercise of powers generally) is applicable. Section 515 shall be applicable to any corporation except a corporation:
(1) the bylaws of which, by amendment adopted by the board of directors on or before July 26, 1990, and not subsequently rescinded by an articles amendment, explicitly provide that section 515 or corresponding provisions of prior law shall not be applicable to the corporation; or
(2) the articles of which explicitly provide that section 515 or corresponding provisions of prior law shall not be applicable to the corporation.
(c) Reversal of opt-out.--A provision of the articles or bylaws providing that section 515 or corresponding provisions of prior law shall not be applicable to the corporation and may be rescinded pursuant to the procedures required by the organic law of the corporation and the articles and bylaws at the time of the rescission to amend the articles or bylaws.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1791, No.122, eff. 60 days)
2022 Amendment. Act 122 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (c).
Cross References. Section 511 is referred to in sections 515, 516, 1711 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 15 - CORPORATIONS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS
Section 501 - Reserved power of General Assembly
Section 502 - Application of chapter
Section 503 - Actions to revoke corporate franchises
Section 504 - Validation of certain defective corporations
Section 505 - Validation of certain defective corporate acts
Section 506 - Scope and duration of certain franchises
Section 507 - Validation of certain share authorizations
Section 511 - Application and effect of subchapter
Section 512 - Standard of care, justifiable reliance and business judgment rule
Section 513 - Personal liability of directors
Section 514 - Presumption of assent
Section 515 - Exercise of powers generally
Section 516 - Alternative standard
Section 517 - Limitation on standing
Section 518 - Nonexclusivity and supplementary coverage
Section 521 - Pensions and allowances
Section 522 - Indemnification of authorized representatives
Section 523 - Actions by shareholders or members to enforce a secondary right