Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-402
This is the official text of Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 4-402, part of Maryland’s Code, Corporations and Associations — governs the formation and operation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
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§4–402.
Official statutory text
(a) The bylaws of a close corporation shall provide for an annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with Title 2 of this article, but the meeting need not be held unless requested by a stockholder.
(b) A request for an annual meeting shall be in writing and delivered to the president or secretary of the corporation:
(1) At least 30 days before the date specified in the bylaws for the meeting; or
(2) If the bylaws specify a period during which the date for the meeting may be set, at least 30 days before the beginning of that period.
(b) A request for an annual meeting shall be in writing and delivered to the president or secretary of the corporation:
(1) At least 30 days before the date specified in the bylaws for the meeting; or
(2) If the bylaws specify a period during which the date for the meeting may be set, at least 30 days before the beginning of that period.
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