§ 7-1.2-1309. Filing of articles of dissolution.
(a) The articles of dissolution are delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the articles of dissolution conform to law, the secretary of state shall, when all fees and taxes have been paid:
(1) Endorse on the original the word “Filed”, and the month, day, and year of the filing;
(2) File the original in his or her office; and
(3) Issue a certificate of dissolution.
(b) The certificate of dissolution is delivered to the representative of the dissolved corporation. Upon the issuance of the certificate of dissolution the existence of the corporation ceases, except for the purpose of suits, other proceedings, and appropriate corporate action by shareholders, directors, and officers as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 216, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 80, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 88, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 376, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships
Chapter 7-1.2 - Rhode Island Business Corporation Act
Part 13 - Dissolution and Revocation
Section 7-1.2-1301. - Voluntary dissolution by incorporators.
Section 7-1.2-1302. - Voluntary dissolution by consent of shareholders.
Section 7-1.2-1303. - Voluntary dissolution by act of corporation.
Section 7-1.2-1304. - Revocation of voluntary dissolution proceedings by consent of shareholders.
Section 7-1.2-1305. - Revocation of voluntary dissolution proceedings by act of corporation.
Section 7-1.2-1306. - Filing of statement of revocation of voluntary dissolution proceedings.
Section 7-1.2-1307. - Effect of statement of revocation of voluntary dissolution proceedings.
Section 7-1.2-1308. - Articles of dissolution.
Section 7-1.2-1309. - Filing of articles of dissolution.
Section 7-1.2-1310. - Revocation of articles of incorporation.
Section 7-1.2-1311. - Issuance of certificates of revocation.
Section 7-1.2-1312. - Withdrawal of certificate of revocation.
Section 7-1.2-1313. - Appeal from revocation of articles of incorporation.
Section 7-1.2-1314. - Jurisdiction of court to liquidate assets and business of corporation.
Section 7-1.2-1315. - Avoidance of dissolution by share buyout.
Section 7-1.2-1316. - Procedure in liquidation of corporation by court.
Section 7-1.2-1317. - Bond of receivers.
Section 7-1.2-1318. - Filing of claims in liquidation proceedings.
Section 7-1.2-1319. - Discontinuance of liquidation proceedings.
Section 7-1.2-1320. - Decree of involuntary dissolution.
Section 7-1.2-1321. - Filing of decree of dissolution.
Section 7-1.2-1322. - Deposit with state treasury of amount due certain shareholders.
Section 7-1.2-1323. - Jurisdiction of court to appoint a receiver.
Section 7-1.2-1324. - Survival of remedy after dissolution.
Section 7-1.2-1325. - Continuation of certain corporate powers.