TITLE 7
Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships
CHAPTER 7-1.2
Rhode Island Business Corporation Act
PART 7-1.2-1301
Dissolution and Revocation
SECTION 7-1.2-1309
§ 7-1.2-1309 Filing of articles of
dissolution.
(a) The articles of dissolution are delivered to the secretary of state. If the
secretary of state finds that the articles of dissolution conform to law, the
secretary of state shall, when all fees and taxes have been paid, as evidenced
by an appropriate certificate of good standing issued by the Rhode Island
division of taxation:
(1) Endorse on the original the word "Filed," and the month,
day, and year of the filing.
(2) File the original in his or her office.
(3) Issue a certificate of dissolution.
(b) The certificate of dissolution is delivered to the
representative of the dissolved corporation. Upon the issuance of the
certificate of dissolution the existence of the corporation ceases, except for
the purpose of suits, other proceedings, and appropriate corporate action by
shareholders, directors, and officers as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2004, ch. 216, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch.
120, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 80, § 1; P.L.
2015, ch. 88, § 1.)
