There is a newer version
of
this Part
2019 Georgia Code
Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation
Chapter 8 - Railroad Companies
Article 3 - Incorporation and Consolidation of Railroad Companies and Requirements as to Directors and Officers
Part 1 - Incorporation, Organization, Subscription of Capital Stock, Selection of Officers and Directors
- § 46-8-40. Grant of corporate powers and privileges to railroad companies by Secretary of State; procedure in case of disqualification of Secretary of State
- § 46-8-41. Procedures regarding preparation of petition for incorporation; filing of petition and affidavit with Secretary of State; endorsement by Secretary of State; allowance for public inspection of petition and affidavit
- § 46-8-42. Certificate of incorporation; duration of corporate existence; fee for issuance of certificate
- § 46-8-43. Duties of Secretary of State prior to issuance of certificate of incorporation; certificate or duplicate thereof as evidence of existence of corporation and compliance with chapter
- § 46-8-44. Subscription to capital stock; par value of stock; subscription to all capital stock as prerequisite to beginning railroad construction
- § 46-8-45. Payment of subscriptions; procedure by directors in case of default by subscriber
- § 46-8-46. Procedures regarding organizational meeting; qualifications of directors; selection of officers and agents; annual election ofdirectors; filling of vacancies on board
- § 46-8-47. Determination of directors' compensation; appointment of chairman and vice-presidents; time and place of board meetings; procedures regarding board meetings
- § 46-8-48. Creation of executive committee and other committees; powers of committees; designation of alternate members of committees; committee action by majority vote
- § 46-8-49. Action by board or committee thereof or by shareholder or committee thereof by written consent of members without meeting
- § 46-8-50. Combination of offices of corporation; election of officers by shareholders; terms of office; powers and duties of officers; authority of chairman or president as to legal proceedings
- § 46-8-51. Indemnification of persons by railroad corporation; advance of expenses; insuring against liabilities; reports of payments to shareholders; provisions eliminating or limiting liability of director
- § 46-8-52. Exemption of property of stockholders from debts or liabilities of corporation
- § 46-8-53. Procedure for issuing bonds or increasing capital stock
- § 46-8-54. Adoption of title by railroad companies incorporated, or by persons owning or operating a railroad, prior to December 17, 1892
- § 46-8-55. Standard of care for directors and officers in discharge of duties; reliance upon financial information
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Georgia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
