2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships
Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act
Section 7-16-32 - Liability upon wrongful distribution.
§ 7-16-32 Liability upon wrongful distribution. – (a) A member or manager who votes for or assents to a distribution in violation of the operating agreement or of § 7-16-31 is personally liable to the limited liability company for the amount of the distribution that exceeds what could have been distributed without violating the operating agreement or § 7-16-31.
(b) Each member or manager held liable under subsection (a) for an unlawful distribution is entitled to contribution:
(1) From each other member or manager who could be held liable under subsection (a) for the unlawful distribution; and
(2) From each member for the amount the member received knowing that the distribution was made in violation of the operating agreement or § 7-16-31.
(c) A proceeding under this section is barred unless it is commenced within two (2) years after the date on which the effect of the distribution is measured under § 7-16-31.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.)
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