Ind. Code § 28-1-7-17
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Secretary of state; approval of articles of consolidation; issuance of certificates of consolidation and incorporation
Official statutory text
Sec. 17. Upon the filing of the articles of consolidation, the secretary of state shall:
(1) endorse the approval of the secretary of state upon each of the copies of the articles;
(2) retain one (1) copy of the articles;
(3) issue a certificate of consolidation and incorporation to the new corporation; and
(4) return the remaining copies of the approved articles of consolidation, together with the certificate of consolidation and incorporation, to the new corporation or to its designated agent.
Formerly: Acts 1933, c.40, s.130. As amended by P.L.122-1994, SEC.55.
(1) endorse the approval of the secretary of state upon each of the copies of the articles;
(2) retain one (1) copy of the articles;
(3) issue a certificate of consolidation and incorporation to the new corporation; and
(4) return the remaining copies of the approved articles of consolidation, together with the certificate of consolidation and incorporation, to the new corporation or to its designated agent.
Formerly: Acts 1933, c.40, s.130. As amended by P.L.122-1994, SEC.55.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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