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+	CHAPTER 589 SPECIALLY CHARTERED CORPORATIONS. GENERAL PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1 to 33-11. Specially chartered corporations. General provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 590 CORPORATIONS WITH CAPITAL STOCK	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-12 to 33-66.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-67 to 33-94.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-95 to 33-144.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 591 CORPORATIONS WITHOUT CAPITAL STOCK	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-145 to 33-156.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-156a and 33-156b.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 592 HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-157 to 33-167.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 593 MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-168 to 33-179.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 593a HEALTH CARE CENTERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-179a to 33-179c.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-179d. Nature of organization and operation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-179e.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-179f. Election of existing corporation to be governed by chapter.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-179g to 33-179s.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-179t. Annual financial report.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-179u.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 594 MEDICAL GROUP CLINIC CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-180 to 33-182. Formation of medical group clinics. Clinic registration certificate. Appeal from decision of board.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 594a PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182a. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182b. Corporations organized under other law.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182c. Organization.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182d. Services to be rendered by licensed persons only.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182e. Effect on relationships and liabilities.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182f. Limitation on business of corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182g. Limitation on issuance or transfer of capital stock. Voting trust agreements restricted.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182h. Corporate name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182i. Applicability of corporation law. Consolidation; merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182j. Applicability of other law.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182k. Foreign professional corporation required to obtain certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182l. Professional service fees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-182m to 33-182z.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 594b MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182aa. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182bb. Organization. Filings. Notice re liquidation, termination, dissolution or cessation of operations. Medical foundation not to operate for profit.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182cc. Applicability of chapter. Applicability to medical group clinic corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182dd. Limitation on business of medical foundation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182ee. Corporate name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-182ff. Applicability of other law. Consolidation; merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 595 COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-183. Organization.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-184. Object and place of business.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-185. Management.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-186. First meeting. Bylaws.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-187. Capital stock; franchise tax.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-188. Annual reports.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-189. Termination of corporate existence on neglect to file annual reports.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-190. Voting power.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-191. Issue of certificate of shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-192. Failure to make return; penalty.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-193. Distribution of profits; sinking fund.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 596* COOPERATIVE MARKETING CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-194. Definition.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-195. Formation of corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-196. Name and location.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-197. Certificate of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-198. Evidence of corporate existence.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-199. Powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-200 to 33-204.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-205. Members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-206. Merger of cooperative associations and cooperative marketing corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-207. Report: Statement of enrolled members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-208 to 33-210.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-211. Changes in certificate of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-212. Marketing contract.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-213. Remedies for breach of contract.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-214. Interest in other corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-215. Receivership. Dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-216. Franchise fee.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-217. Annual license fee.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 597 ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ACT	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-218. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-219. Purposes. Exceptions. Utilization of cogeneration technology and renewable energy resources.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-220. Name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-221. Powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-222. Incorporators.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-223. Articles of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-224. Bylaws.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-225. Members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-226. Meetings of members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-227. Waiver of notice.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-228. Board of trustees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-229. Officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-230. Amendment of articles of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-231. Change of location of principal office.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-232. Dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-233. Filing of articles.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-234. Fees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-235. Refunds to members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-236. Disposition of property.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-237. Nonliability of members for debts of cooperative.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-238. Recordation of mortgages; effect thereof.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-239. Trustees, officers or members may take acknowledgments.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-240. License fee. Exemption from excise and income taxes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-240a. Liability for taxation, when.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-241. Exemption from jurisdiction of Department of Public Utility Control.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-242. Securities act exemption.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 598* RELIGIOUS CORPORATIONS AND SOCIETIES	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-243 to 33-264. Religious corporations and societies: General provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART Ia GENERAL PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264a. Formation of religious corporation or society.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264b. Filing of certificate.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264c. Powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264d. Change from religious society to corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264e. Dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264f. Judicial dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264g. Receipt of funds by ecclesiastical societies, cemetery associations and library associations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264h. Conveyances by ecclesiastical societies to religious societies and corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264i. Dissolution of ecclesiastical society.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264j. Status of societies established prior to October 1, 1969.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264k. Construction of part.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-264l. Prior rights and liabilities unaffected.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART II* PARTICULAR DENOMINATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-266. Regulations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-267. Two organizations in one society.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-268. Election of trustees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-269. Number; term of office.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-270. Organization and powers of trustees. Treasurer's report.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-271. District superintendent or presiding elder and stewards may form corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-272. Powers of corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-273. Appointment of trustees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-274. Trustees may convey real estate to corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-275. Union of churches; their trustees and property.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-276. Change of name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-277. Election and powers of trustees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-278. Change of name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-278a. Name changes authorized.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-278b. Powers. Merger. Dissolution. Formation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-279. Organization as corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-280. Property rights of Roman Catholic Church.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-281. Subject to laws of church.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-281a. Change of name of Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren Churches.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 598a CHARITABLE CORPORATIONS AND TRUSTS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-281b. Restrictions on activities of private foundations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-281c. Administration of charitable trusts.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 599 STOCK CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-282 to 33-285. Stock Corporation Act: General provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART II CORPORATE FORMATION AND POWERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-286 to 33-295. Stock corporations: Corporate formation and powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART III STATE ADMINISTRATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-296 to 33-302. Statutory agent for service. Service of process on statutory agent. Annual and biennial reports. Failure to file report; incorrect report. Secretary may prescribe forms for documents to be filed; mailing of matter to corporations. Attorney General may bring action for illegal exercise of corporate powers. Interrogatories by secretary.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-303. Remission of late filing fee.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-304 and 33-305. Fees payable to secretary; sales tax not imposed. Franchise tax.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IV CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-306 to 33-310. Bylaws. Imposition of restrictions on share transfers. Books and records. Waivers of notice. Notice to director or shareholder outside the United States. Closing of share transfer books and fixing record dates.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-311. Recognition by corporation of voting and other rights of shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-311a and 33-312. Rights and duties of corporation with respect to recordholders and owners of securities. Corporate power to require surrender of share certificates.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART V DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-313 to 33-319a. Board of directors. Number, election, classification, term, qualification. Proceeding to determine validity of election or appointment of directors or officers. Directors' meetings, notice, quorum, action. Vacancies, removal, replacement. Directors' committee; audit committee. Officers. Filing of notice that director or officer has ceased to be in office or has been appointed or elected to office.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-320. Indemnification of directors, officers and employees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-320a to 33-323. Indemnification of shareholders, officers, employees and certain other parties by a corporation. Liability of directors in certain cases. Jurisdiction over and service on nonresident director. Corporate transactions with others.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VI SHAREHOLDERS' MEETINGS, VOTING AND INSPECTION RIGHTS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-324 to 33-334. Voting rights; outstanding shares. Cumulative voting. Meetings of shareholders; time, place, call. Notice of meetings. Quorum of shareholders. Action by shareholders; voting requirements. Shareholders' action without meeting. Irregular shareholders' meetings. Failure to hold annual meeting. Voting list; inspection rights. Inspection of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, books and records. Failure to permit inspection.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-335 and 33-335a. Disclosure of stock ownership. Disclosure of beneficial or true owner of shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-336 to 33-339. Proxies. Irrevocable proxies. Voting trusts. Voting agreements.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VII SHARES AND ISSUANCE OF SHARES	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-340 to 33-352. Stock corporations: Shares and issuance of shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VIII DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-353 to 33-359. Stock corporations: Distributions to shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IX FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-360 to 33-374f. Stock corporations: Fundamental changes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-374g. Connecticut Partnership Compact.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART X DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-375 to 33-388. Stock corporations: Dissolution and winding up.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-389. State Treasurer to hold assets distributable to creditor or shareholder unknown or who cannot be found.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XI SPECIALLY CHARTERED CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-390 to 33-394. Stock corporations: Specially chartered corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XII FOREIGN CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-395 to 33-402. Restrictions on foreign corporations. Authority to transact business. Acquisition and conveyance of property; acts which do not constitute transacting business. Requirements for corporate name. Application for certificate of authority. Appointment of attorney for process. Powers of corporation on issuance of authority. Amended certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-403 and 33-404. Amendment of certificate of incorporation. Filing of certificate of merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-405 to 33-412. License fee. Annual or biennial reports. Failure to file annual report. Certificate of withdrawal. Revocation of certificate of authority. Effect of certificate of withdrawal or revocation. Service of process on foreign corporation. Rights and liabilities of corporation transacting business without authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-412a. Limited amnesty for foreign corporations transacting business without authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-413 to 33-418. Stock corporations: Miscellaneous provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-418a to 33-418e.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 599a WORKER COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418f. Short title: Worker Cooperative Corporations Act.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418g. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418h. Election to be governed as a worker cooperative. Revocation of election. Corporate name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418i. Membership requirements. Membership shares. Rights of members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418j. Voting rights of members and shareholders. Amendments to bylaws.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418k. Board of directors' membership requirements.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418l. Apportionment of earnings and losses.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418m. System of internal capital accounts. Redemption of shares. Interest. Collective reserve account.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418n. Internal capital account cooperatives.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-418o. Conversion of shares upon revocation of election. Consolidation or merger restricted.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 600 NONSTOCK CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-419 to 33-422. Nonstock corporations: General provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART II CORPORATE FORMATION AND POWERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-423 to 33-432. Nonstock corporations: Corporate formation and powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART III STATE ADMINISTRATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-433 to 33-441. Nonstock corporations: State administration.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IV CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-442 to 33-446. Nonstock corporations: Corporate administration.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART V DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-447 to 33-453a. Board of directors. Number, election, classification, term, qualification. Proceeding to determine validity of election or appointment of directors or officers. Directors' meetings, notice, quorum, action. Vacancies, removal, replacement. Directors' committees. Officers, appointment or election, removal. Notice to be filed that director or officer has ceased to be in office or has been appointed or elected to office.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-454. Indemnification and reimbursement of directors, officers and employees and their representatives.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-454a to 33-457. Indemnification of corporation members, directors, officers and employees against judgments, fines and penalties. Liability of directors. Jurisdiction over and service on nonresident directors. Corporate transactions with directors and others.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VI MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-458 to 33-472. Nonstock corporations: Membership rights and liabilities.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VII FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-473 to 33-483. Nonstock corporations: Fundamental changes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VIII DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-484 to 33-497. Methods of dissolution. Dissolution by resolution. Dissolution by expiration. Adoption of plan for distribution of assets. Effect of dissolution. Winding up. Liquidating distribution of assets. Petition to Superior Court re matters relative to distribution. Petition for judicial winding up. Procedure by court; receiver. Priority of claims in judicial winding up. Discontinuance of judicial winding up. Dissolution by forfeiture. Reinstatement after dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-498. Distribution of undistributed assets.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IX SPECIALLY CHARTERED CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-499 to 33-503a. Nonstock corporations: Specially chartered corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART X FOREIGN CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-504 to 33-511. Restrictions on foreign corporations. Authority to conduct affairs. Acquisition and conveyance of property; acts which do not constitute conducting affairs. Requirements for corporate name. Application for certificate of authority. Appointment of agent for service of process. Powers of corporation on issuance of authority. Amended certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-512 and 33-513. Amendment of certificate of incorporation. Filing of certificate of merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-514 to 33-520a. Annual report. Failure to file annual report. Certificate of withdrawal. Revocation of certificate of authority. Effect of certificate of revocation or withdrawal. Service of process on foreign corporation. Rights and liabilities of corporation conducting affairs without authority. Limited amnesty for foreign corporations transacting business without authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-521 to 33-526. Nonstock corporations: Miscellaneous provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-527 to 33-599.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 601* BUSINESS CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-600. Short title: Connecticut Business Corporation Act.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-601. Construction of statutes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-602. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-603. Notice.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-603a. Householding.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-604. Number of shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-605. Qualified director.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-606 and 33-607.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-608. Filing requirements.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-609. Forms. Mailing address.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-610. Effective time and date of document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-611. Correcting filed document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-612. Filing duty of Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-613. Appeal from Secretary of the State's refusal to file document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-614. Evidentiary effect of copy of filed document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-615. Certificate of existence or authorization.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-616. Penalty for signing false document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-617. Fees payable to Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-618. Franchise tax.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-619 to 33-621.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-622. Powers of Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-623. Regulations regarding electronic filing.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-624. Interrogatories by Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-625 to 33-634.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART II INCORPORATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-635. Incorporators.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-636. Certificate of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-637. Incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-638. Liability for preincorporation transactions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-639. Organization of corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-640. Bylaws.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-641. Emergency bylaws.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-642 to 33-644.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART III PURPOSES AND POWERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-645. Purposes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-646. Authorization to form corporation to transact insurance business.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-647. General powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-648. Emergency powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-649. Ultra vires.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-650 to 33-654.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IV NAME	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-655. Corporate name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-656. Reserved name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-657. Registered name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-658 and 33-659.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART V OFFICE AND AGENT	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-660. Registered office and registered agent.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-661. Change of registered office or registered agent.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-662. Resignation of registered agent.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-663. Service of process on corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-664.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VI SHARES AND DISTRIBUTIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-665. Authorized shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-666. Terms of class or series of shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-667. Issued and outstanding shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-668. Fractional shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-669 and 33-670.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-671. Subscription for shares before incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-672. Issuance of shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-673. Liability of shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-674. Share dividends.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-675. Share options and other equity compensation awards.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-676. Form and content of certificates.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-677. Shares without certificates.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-678. Restriction on transfer of shares and other securities.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-679. Expense of issue.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-680. Surrender of share certificates.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-681 and 33-682.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-683. Shareholder's preemptive rights.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-684. Corporation's acquisition of its own shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-685 and 33-686.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-687. Distributions to shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-688 to 33-694.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VII SHAREHOLDERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-695. Annual meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-696. Special meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-697. Court-ordered meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-698. Action without meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-699. Notice of meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-700. Waiver of notice.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-701. Record date.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-702. Chairperson to preside.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-703.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-704. Shareholders' list for meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-705. Voting entitlement of shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-706. Proxies.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-707. Shares held by nominees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-708. Corporation's acceptance or rejection of votes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-709. Quorum and voting requirements for voting groups.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-710. Action by single and multiple voting groups.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-711. Greater quorum or voting requirement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-712. Voting for directors. Cumulative voting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-713. Inspectors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-714.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-715. Voting trust.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-716. Voting agreement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-717. Shareholder agreement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-718 and 33-719.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-720. Derivative proceedings. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-721. Standing.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-722. Demand.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-723. Stay of proceedings.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-724. Dismissal.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-725. Discontinuance or settlement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-726. Payment of expenses.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-727. Applicability to foreign corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-728 to 33-734.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VIII DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-735. Requirements for and duties of board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-736. Qualifications of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-737. Number and election of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-738. Election of directors by certain classes of shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-739. Terms of directors generally.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-740. Staggered terms for directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-741. Resignation of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-742. Removal of directors by shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-743. Removal of directors by judicial proceeding.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-744. Vacancy on board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-745. Compensation of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-746 and 33-747.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-748. Meetings.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-749. Action without meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-750. Notice of meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-751. Waiver of notice.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-752. Quorum and voting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-753. Committees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-754. Submission of matters for shareholder vote.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-755.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-756. General standards for directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-757. Liability for unlawful distribution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-758 to 33-762.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-763. Officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-764. Functions of officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-765. Standards of conduct for officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-766. Resignation and removal of officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-767. Contract rights of officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-768 and 33-769.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-770. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-771. Permissible indemnification.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-772. Mandatory indemnification.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-773. Advance for expenses.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-774. Court-ordered indemnification and advance for expenses.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-775. Determination and authorization of indemnification.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-776. Indemnification of and advance for expenses to officers, employees and agents.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-777. Insurance.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-778. Variation by corporate action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-779. Exclusivity of provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-780.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-781. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-782. Judicial action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-783. Directors' action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-784. Shareholders' action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-785. Taking advantage of a business opportunity.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-786 to 33-794.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IX AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-795. Authority to amend.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-796. Amendment by board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-797. Amendment by board of directors and shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-798. Voting on amendments by voting groups.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-799. Amendment before issuance of shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-800. Certificate of amendment.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-801. Restated certificate of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-802. Amendment pursuant to reorganization.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-803. Effect of amendment.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-804 and 33-805.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-806. Amendment by shareholders or board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-807. Bylaw increasing quorum or voting requirement for shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-808. Bylaw increasing quorum or voting requirement for directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-809. Bylaw provisions relating to the election of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-810 to 33-813.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART X MERGER AND SHARE EXCHANGE	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-814. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-815. Merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-816. Share exchange.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-817. Action on plan of merger or share exchange.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-818. Merger of subsidiary.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-819. Certificate of merger or share exchange.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-820. Effect of merger or share exchange.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-821. Merger or share exchange with foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-821a. Abandoned merger or share exchange.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-822 to 33-829.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XI SALE OF ASSETS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-830. Sale or other disposition of assets in regular course of business. Mortgage or other encumbrance, transfer or distribution of assets.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-831. Sale or other disposition of assets leaving no significant continuing business activity.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-832 to 33-839.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XII BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-840. Business combinations. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-841. Approval of business combination.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-842. Exceptions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-843. Business combinations. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-844. Business combination with interested shareholder prohibited for five years unless approved by board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-845. Excepted business combinations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-846 to 33-854.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XIII APPRAISAL RIGHTS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-855. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-856. Right to appraisal.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-857. Assertion of rights by nominees and beneficial owners.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-858 and 33-859.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-860. Notice of appraisal rights.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-861. Notice of intent to demand payment. Consequences of voting or consenting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-862. Appraisal notice and form.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-863. Perfection of rights. Right to withdraw.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-864. Share restrictions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-865. Payment.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-866. Failure to take action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-867. After-acquired shares.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-868. Procedure if shareholder dissatisfied with payment or offer.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-869 and 33-870.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-871. Court action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-872. Court costs and expenses.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-873 to 33-879.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XIV DISSOLUTION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-880. Dissolution by incorporators or initial directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-881. Dissolution by board of directors and shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-882. Certificate of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-883. Revocation of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-884. Effect of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-885. Requirements prior to final liquidating distribution of assets.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-886. Known claims against dissolved corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-887. Unknown claims against dissolved corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-887a. Proceeding for determination of security for payment of contingent or unknown claims or claims arising after dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-887b. Duties of directors of dissolved corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-888 and 33-889.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-890. Administrative dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-891. Effect of administrative dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-892. Reinstatement following administrative dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-893. Appeal from refusal of reinstatement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-894 and 33-895.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-896. Grounds for judicial dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-897. Procedure for judicial dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-898. Receivership or custodianship.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-899. Decree of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-900. Election to purchase in lieu of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-901 and 33-902.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-903. Deposit of assets with State Treasurer or other state official.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-904 to 33-909.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XV SPECIALLY CHARTERED CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-910. Provisions applicable to specially chartered corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-911. Formation of specially chartered corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-912. Amendment of special charter.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-913. Surrender of charter and reincorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-914. Franchise tax.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-915 to 33-919.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XVI FOREIGN CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-920. Authority to transact business required.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-921. Consequences of transacting business without authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-921a. Limited amnesty for foreign corporation transacting business without authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-922. Application for certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-923. Amended certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-924. Effect of certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-925. Corporate name of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-926. Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-927. Change of registered office or registered agent of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-928. Resignation of registered agent of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-929. Service of process on foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-930 and 33-931.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-932. Withdrawal of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-933 and 33-934.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-935. Grounds for revocation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-936. Procedure for and effect of revocation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-937. Appeal from revocation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-938 to 33-944.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XVII RECORDS AND REPORTS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-945. Corporate records.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-946. Inspection of records by shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-947. Scope of inspection right.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-948. Court-ordered inspection.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-949. Inspection of records by directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-950. Exception to notice requirement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-951. Financial statements for shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-952. Other reports to shareholders.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-953. Reports.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-954. Failure to file report. Incorrect report.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-955. Interim notice of change of director or officer.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-956 to 33-994.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XVIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-995. Applicability to domestic corporations in existence on January 1, 1997.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-996. Applicability to qualified foreign corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-997. Saving provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-997a. Reservation of power to amend or repeal.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-998. Severability.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-999.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 602 NONSTOCK CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1000. Short title: Connecticut Revised Nonstock Corporation Act.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1001. Construction of statutes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1002. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1003. Notice.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1003a. Qualified director.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1004. Filing requirements.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1005. Forms. Mailing address.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1006. Effective time and date of document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1007. Correcting filed document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1008. Filing duty of Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1009. Appeal from Secretary of the State's refusal to file document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1010. Evidentiary effect of copy of filed document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1011. Certificate of existence or authorization.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1012. Penalty for signing false document.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1013. Fees payable to Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1014. Franchise tax.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1015. Powers of Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1016. Regulations regarding electronic filing.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1017. Interrogatories by Secretary of the State.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1018 to 33-1024.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART II INCORPORATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1025. Incorporators.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1026. Certificate of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1027. Incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1028. Liability for preincorporation transactions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1029. Organization of corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1030. Bylaws.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1031. Emergency bylaws.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1032 to 33-1034.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART III PURPOSES AND POWERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1035. Purposes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1036. General powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1037. Emergency powers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1038. Ultra vires.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1039 to 33-1044.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IV NAME	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1045. Corporate name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1046. Reserved name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1047. Registered name.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1048 and 33-1049.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART V OFFICE AND AGENT	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1050. Registered office and registered agent.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1051. Change of registered office or registered agent.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1052. Resignation of registered agent.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1053. Service of process on corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1054.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VI MEMBERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1055. Classes of members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1056. Rules for membership.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1057. Corporation may impose fines and penalties and levy dues and assessments.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1058. Liability of members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1059 and 33-1060.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1061. Annual meeting. Regular meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1062. Special meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1063. Court-ordered meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1064. Action without meeting. Validity of actions at meetings not properly called.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1065. Notice of meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1066. Waiver of notice.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1067. Record date.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1068. Chairperson to preside.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1069.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1070. Members' list for meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1071. Member voting rights.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1072. Proxies.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1073. Corporation's acceptance or rejection of votes.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1074. Quorum and voting requirements.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1075. Action by single and multiple classes of members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1076. Other quorum or voting requirement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1077. Voting for directors. Cumulative voting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1078. Inspectors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1079.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VII DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1080. Requirements for and duties of board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1081. Qualifications of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1082. Number and election of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1083. Special provisions regarding directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1084. Election of directors by certain classes of members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1085. Terms of directors generally.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1086. Staggered terms for directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1087. Resignation of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1088. Removal of directors by members or directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1089. Proceedings to determine validity of election.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1090. Removal of directors by judicial proceeding.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1091. Vacancy on board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1091a. Judicial appointment of board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1092. Compensation of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1093 and 33-1094.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1095. Meetings.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1096. Court-ordered meeting of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1097. Action without meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1098. Notice of meeting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1099. Waiver of notice.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1100. Quorum and voting.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1101. Committees.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1102 and 33-1103.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1104. General standards for directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1105. Liability for unlawful distribution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1106. Liability for loans.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1107 and 33-1108.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1109. Officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1110. Functions of officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1111. Standards of conduct for officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1112. Resignation and removal of officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1113. Contract rights of officers.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1114 and 33-1115.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1116. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1117. Permissible indemnification.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1118. Mandatory indemnification.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1119. Advance for expenses.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1120. Court-ordered indemnification and advance for expenses.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1121. Determination and authorization of indemnification.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1122. Indemnification of and advance for expenses to officers, employees and agents.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1123. Insurance.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1124. Variation by corporate action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1125. Exclusivity of provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1126.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1127. Definitions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1128. Judicial action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1129. Directors' action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1130. Members' action.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1131. Taking advantage of a business opportunity.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1132 to 33-1139.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART VIII AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1140. Authority to amend.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1141. Certain amendments by board of directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1142. Amendment by board of directors and members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1143. Amendments by incorporators.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1144. Certificate of amendment.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1145. Restated certificate of incorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1146. Amendment pursuant to reorganization.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1147. Effect of amendment.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1148 and 33-1149.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1150. Amendment by board of directors or members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1151. Bylaw increasing quorum or voting requirement for members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1152. Bylaw increasing quorum or voting requirement for directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1153 and 33-1154.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART IX MERGER	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1155. Merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1156. Action on plan of merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1157. Certificate of merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1158. Effect of merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1159. Merger with foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1159a. Merger with foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1159b. Abandoned merger.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1160 to 33-1164.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART X SALE OF ASSETS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1165. Sale or other disposition of assets in regular course of affairs. Mortgage or other encumbrance or transfer of assets.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1166. Sale or other disposition of assets leaving no significant continuing activity.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1167 to 33-1169.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XI DISSOLUTION	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1170. Dissolution by incorporators or initial directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1171. Dissolution by resolution of board of directors and members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1172. Certificate of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1173. Revocation of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1174. Effect of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1175. Adoption of plan for distribution of assets.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1176. Liquidating distribution of assets.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1177. Known claims against dissolved corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1178. Unknown claims against dissolved corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1178a. Proceeding for determination of security for payment of contingent or unknown claims or claims arising after dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1178b. Duties of directors of dissolved corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1179 and 33-1180.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1181. Administrative dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1182. Effect of administrative dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1183. Reinstatement following administrative dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1184. Appeal from refusal of reinstatement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1185 and 33-1186.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1187. Grounds for judicial dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1188. Procedure for judicial dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1189. Receivership or custodianship.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1190. Decree of dissolution.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1191 and 33-1192.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1193. Deposit of assets with State Treasurer or other state official.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1194 to 33-1199.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XII SPECIALLY CHARTERED CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1200. Provisions applicable to specially chartered corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1201. Formation of specially chartered corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1202. Amendment of special charter.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1203. Surrender of charter and reincorporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1204. Franchise tax.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1205. Dissolution of specially chartered beach association.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1206 to 33-1209.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XIII FOREIGN CORPORATIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1210. Authority to conduct affairs required.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1211. Consequences of conducting affairs without authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1212. Application for certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1213. Amended certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1214. Effect of certificate of authority.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1215. Corporate name of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1216. Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1217. Change of registered office or registered agent of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1218. Resignation of registered agent of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1219. Service of process on foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1220 and 33-1221.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1222. Withdrawal of foreign corporation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1223 and 33-1224.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1225. Grounds for revocation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1226. Procedure for and effect of revocation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1227. Appeal from revocation.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1228 to 33-1234.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XIV RECORDS AND REPORTS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1235. Corporate records.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1236. Inspection of records by members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1237. Scope of inspection right.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1238. Court-ordered inspection.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1239. Inspection of records by directors.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1240. Exception to notice requirement.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1241. Financial statements.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1242. Other reports to members.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1243. Reports.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1244. Failure to file report. Incorrect report.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1245. Interim notice of change of director or officer.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1246 to 33-1284.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	PART XV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1285. Judicial relief.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1286. Applicability to domestic corporations in existence on January 1, 1997.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1287. Applicability to qualified foreign corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1288. Savings provisions.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1289. Reservation of power to amend or repeal.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1290. Severability.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Secs. 33-1291 to 33-1330.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	CHAPTER 603 CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1331. Prohibited actions re investigations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1332. Prohibited actions by accountants auditing certain corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1333. Corporate officers required to certify financial statements. Penalties.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1334. Registered public accounting firm prohibited from violating Section 10a(g) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Penalties.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1335. Violations deemed unfair or deceptive trade practices.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1336. Whistleblowing protections for employees of certain corporations.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)
+	Sec. 33-1337. Filing fraudulent report.	(Text)	(1-click HTML)

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