N.Y. RCO Law § 404
This is the official text of N.Y. RCO Law § 404, part of New York’s RCO Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "RCO Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Formation of a new society
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§ 404. Formation of a new society. Five or more persons of full age\nmay form a corporation under this article by holding a meeting for\nincorporation in accordance with section four hundred two hereof, at\nwhich all of them shall be qualified voters. If the majority of those\nattending such meeting decide in favor of incorporation, a certificate\nof incorporation may be filed in accordance with section four hundred\nthree hereof.\n
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