2021 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships
Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act
Section 7-6-43 - Procedure for merger.
(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any general or public law, rule, or regulation, any two (2) or more entities, whether defined in § 7-6-2, § 7-1.2-106, § 7-13-1, or § 7-16-2, may merge into one of the entities pursuant to a plan of merger approved in the manner provided in this chapter. This section does not apply to insurance holding company systems as defined in § 27-35-1.
(b) Each entity shall adopt a plan of merger setting forth:
(1) The names of the entities proposing to merge, and the name of the entity into which they propose to merge, which is subsequently designated as the surviving entity;
(2) The terms and conditions of the proposed merger;
(3) A statement of any changes in the articles of incorporation of the surviving entity to be effected by the merger; and
(4) Such other provisions regarding the proposed merger that are deemed necessary or desirable.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 36, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 72, § 4; P.L. 2021, ch. 232, § 1, effective July 8, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 335, § 1, effective July 9, 2021.
