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RI Gen L § 7-6-68 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-68 - Survival of remedy after dissolution.

§ 7-6-68. Survival of remedy after dissolution.The dissolution of a corporation either: (1) By the issuance of a certificate of dissolution by the secretary of state; or (2) By a decree of court when the court has not liquidated the assets and affairs of the corporation as provided in this chapter; or (3) By expiration of its period of duration; shall not take away or impair any remedy available to or against the corporation, its directors, officers, or members, for any right or claim existing, or any liability incurred, prior to the dissolution if action or other proceeding on the right, claim, or liability is commenced within two (2) years after the date of the dissolution. Any action or proceeding by or against the corporation may be prosecuted or defended by the corporation in its corporate name. The members, directors, and officers have power to take any corporate or other action that is appropriate to protect the remedy, right, or claim. If the corporation was dissolved by the expiration of its period of duration, the corporation may amend its articles of incorporation at any time during the period of two (2) years so as to extend its period of duration.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-69 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-69 - Continuation of certain corporate powers.

§ 7-6-69. Continuation of certain corporate powers.Any corporation dissolved in any manner under this chapter or any corporation whose certificate of incorporation is revoked by the secretary of state under § 7-6-56 nevertheless continues for five (5) years after the date of the dissolution or revocation for the purpose of enabling it to settle and close out its affairs, to dispose of and convey its property, to discharge its liabilities, and to distribute its assets, but not for the purpose of continuing the activities for which it was organized. The members, directors, and officers have power to take any corporate or other action that is appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 70, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 354, § 2.
RI Gen L § 7-6-70 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-70 - Admission of foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-70. Admission of foreign corporation.(a) No foreign corporation has the right to conduct affairs in this state until it has procured a certificate of authority to do so from the secretary of state. No foreign corporation is entitled to procure a certificate of authority under this chapter to conduct any affairs in this state that a corporation organized under this chapter is prohibited from conducting. A foreign corporation shall not be denied a certificate of authority because of the fact that the laws of the state or country under which the corporation is organized governing its organization and internal affairs differ from the laws of this state, and nothing contained in this chapter is construed to authorize this state to regulate the organization or the internal affairs of the corporation.(b) Without excluding other activities that may not constitute conducting affairs in this state, a foreign corporation is not considered to be conducting affairs in this state, for the purposes of this chapter, by reason of carrying on in this state any one or more of the following activities:(1) Maintaining or defending any action or suit or any administrative or arbitration proceeding, or effecting the settlement of claims or disputes;(2) Holding meetings of its directors or members or carrying on other activities concerning its internal affairs;(3) Maintaining bank accounts;(4) Creating evidences of debt, mortgages, or liens on real or personal property;(5) Securing or collecting debts due to it or enforcing any rights in property securing the debts;(6) Conducting its affairs in interstate commerce;(7) Granting funds;(8) Distributing information to its members;(9) Conducting an isolated transaction completed within a period of 30 days and not in the course of a number of repeated transactions of like nature.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-71 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-71 - Powers of foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-71. Powers of foreign corporation.A foreign corporation that has received a certificate of authority under this chapter shall, until a certificate of revocation or of withdrawal has been issued as provided in this chapter, enjoy the same, but no greater, rights and privileges as a domestic corporation organized for the purposes set forth in the application pursuant to which the certificate of authorization is issued; and, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities now or subsequently imposed upon a similar domestic corporation.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-72 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-72 - Corporate name of foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-72. Corporate name of foreign corporation.No certificate of authority shall be issued to a foreign corporation unless the corporate name of the corporation:(1) Does not contain any word or phrase that indicates or implies that it is organized for any purpose other than one or more of the purposes contained in its articles of incorporation.(2) Is distinguishable upon the records of the secretary of state from the name of any corporation, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, domestic or foreign limited partnership, or domestic or foreign limited-liability company organized under the laws of, or registered or qualified or authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in this state, or that is filed, reserved, or registered under this title.(3) Is translated into letters of the English alphabet, if it is not in English.(4) Words and/or abbreviations that are required by statute to identify the particular type of business entity shall be disregarded when determining if a name is distinguishable upon the records of the secretary of state.(5) The secretary of state shall promulgate rules and regulations defining the term "distinguishable upon the record" for the administration of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 187, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 188, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 36, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 72, § 4; P.L. 2011, ch. 54, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 60, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 346, § 6.
RI Gen L § 7-6-73 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-73 - Change of name by foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-73. Change of name by foreign corporation.Whenever a foreign corporation that is authorized to conduct affairs in this state changes its name to one under which a certificate of authority would not be granted to it on application for a certificate, the certificate of authority of the corporation shall be suspended and it shall not thereafter conduct any affairs in this state until it has changed its name to a name that is available to it under the laws of this state.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-74 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-74 - Application by foreign corporation for certificate of authority.

§ 7-6-74. Application by foreign corporation for certificate of authority.(a) A foreign corporation, in order to procure a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this state, shall apply for it with the secretary of state. The application shall set forth:(1) The name of the corporation and the state or country under the laws of which it is incorporated;(2) The date of incorporation and the period of duration of the corporation;(3) The street address of the principal office of the corporation;(4) The address of the proposed registered office of the corporation in this state, and the name of its proposed registered agent in this state at the address;(5) The purpose or purposes of the corporation that it proposes to pursue in conducting its affairs in this state;(6) The names and respective addresses of the directors and officers of the corporation;(7) The additional information as is necessary or appropriate to enable the secretary of state to determine whether the corporation is entitled to a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this state.(b) The application shall be made on forms prescribed and furnished by the secretary of state and shall be executed in duplicate by the corporation by its president or a vice president and by its secretary or an assistant secretary.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 64, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 9, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 20, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-75 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-75 - Filing of application by foreign corporation for certificate of authority.

§ 7-6-75. Filing of application by foreign corporation for certificate of authority.(a) The application of the corporation for a certificate of authority shall be delivered to the secretary of state, together with a certificate of good standing or legal existence issued by the proper officer of the state or country under the laws of which it is incorporated.(b) If the secretary of state finds that the application conforms to law, the secretary of state shall, when all fees have been paid as prescribed in this chapter:(1) Endorse on the documents the word "Filed", and the month, day, and year of the filing;(2) File in the secretary of state's office the original of the application and certificate of good standing or legal existence issued by the proper officer of the state or country under the laws of which it is incorporated;(3) Issue a certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this state.(c) The certificate of authority shall be delivered to the corporation or its representative.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. 2017, ch. 9, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 20, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-76 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-76 - Effect of certificate of authority by foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-76. Effect of certificate of authority by foreign corporation.Upon the issuance of a certificate of authority by the secretary of state, the corporation is authorized to conduct affairs in this state for those purposes set forth in its application, subject, however, to the right of the state to suspend or to revoke the authority as provided in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 9, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 20, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-77 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-77 - Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-77. Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation.Each foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state shall have and continuously maintain in this state:(1) A registered office, which may be the same as its principal office;(2) A registered agent, which agent may be either an individual resident in this state whose business office is identical with the registered office, or a domestic corporation, whether for profit or not for profit, or a foreign corporation, whether for profit or not for profit, authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in this state, having an office identical with the registered office.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 346, § 6.
RI Gen L § 7-6-78 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-78 - Change of registered office or registered agent of foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-78. Change of registered office or registered agent of foreign corporation.(a) A foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state may change its registered office or its registered agent, or both, upon filing in the office of the secretary of state a statement setting forth:(1) The name of the corporation;(2) The address of its then-registered office;(3) If the address of its registered office be changed, the address to which the registered office is to be changed;(4) The name of its registered agent;(5) If its registered agent be changed, the name of its successor registered agent;(6) That the address of its registered office and the address of the office of its registered agent, as changed, will be identical;(7) That the change was authorized by an adopted resolution of its board of directors.(b) The statement shall be executed by the corporation by its president or a vice president and delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the statement conforms to the provisions of this chapter, the secretary of state shall file the statement in his or her office, and upon filing the change of address of the registered office, or the appointment of a new registered agent, or both, becomes effective.(c) Any registered agent in this state appointed by a foreign corporation may resign as the agent upon filing a written notice of resignation, executed in duplicate, with the secretary of state who shall immediately mail a copy of it to the foreign corporation at its principal office in the state or country under the laws of which it is incorporated as shown by its most recent annual report. The appointment of the agent terminates upon the expiration of 30 days after receipt of the notice by the secretary of state.(d) If a registered agent changes the registered agent's business address to another place within the state, the registered agent may change the address and the address of the registered office of any corporations of which he, she, or it is registered agent by filing a statement as required above except that it need be signed only by the registered agent, need not be responsive to subsections (a)(5) and (a)(7), and must recite that a copy of the statement has been mailed to each corporation.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-79 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-79 - Service of process on foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-79. Service of process on foreign corporation.(a) The registered agent appointed by a foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state shall be an agent of the corporation upon whom any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the corporation may be served.(b) Whenever a foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state fails to appoint or maintain a registered agent in this state, or whenever any registered agent cannot with reasonable diligence be found at the registered office or whenever the certificate of authority of a foreign corporation is suspended or revoked, the secretary of state shall be an agent of the corporation upon whom any process, notice, or demand may be served. Service on the secretary of state of any process, notice, or demand shall be made by delivering to and leaving with the secretary of state, or with any clerk having charge of the corporation department of the secretary of state's office, duplicate copies of the process, notice, or demand. If any process, notice, or demand is served on the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall immediately forward one of the copies by registered or certified mail, addressed to the corporation at its principal office in the state or country under the laws of which it is incorporated. Any service upon the secretary of state is returnable in not less than 30 days.(c) The secretary of state shall keep a record of all processes, notices, and demands served upon the secretary of state under this section, and shall record in the record the time of the service and the secretary of state's action with reference to the service.(d) Nothing contained in this section limits or affects the right to serve any process, notice, or demand, required or permitted by law to be served upon a corporation in any other manner now or subsequently permitted by law.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-80 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-80 - Amendment to articles of incorporation of foreign corporation.

§ 7-6-80. Amendment to articles of incorporation of foreign corporation.Whenever the articles of incorporation of a foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state are amended, the foreign corporation shall, within 30 days after the amendment becomes effective, file in the office of the secretary of state a copy of the amendment duly certified by the proper officer of the state or country under the laws of which it is incorporated; but the filing of the articles does not of itself enlarge or alter the purpose or purposes that the corporation is authorized to pursue in conducting its affairs in this state, or authorize the corporation to conduct affairs in this state under any other name than the name set forth in its certificate of authority.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-80.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-80.1 - Foreign application for transfer of authority.

§ 7-6-80.1. Foreign application for transfer of authority.(a) A duly authorized foreign nonprofit corporation in the state of Rhode Island that converts into any form of foreign other entity subject to the provisions of Title 7 and the resulting entity is required to file for authority to transact business in this state may apply for a transfer of authority in the office of the secretary of state by filing:(1) An application for transfer of authority that has been executed and filed in accordance with § 7-6-2.1; and(2) An application for authority to transact business in the state of Rhode Island for the resulting entity type; and(3) A certificate of legal existence or good standing issued by the proper officer of the state or country under the laws of which the resulting entity has been formed.(b) The application for transfer of authority shall state:(1) The name of the nonprofit corporation;(2) The type of other entity into which it has been converted; and(3) The jurisdiction whose laws govern its internal affairs.(c) Upon the effective time and date of the application for transfer of authority, the authority of the nonprofit corporation authorized to transact business under this chapter shall be transferred without interruption to the other entity which shall thereafter hold such authority subject to the provisions of the laws of the state of Rhode Island applicable to that type of resulting entity.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 81, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 103, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-81 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-81 - Merger of foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state.

§ 7-6-81. Merger of foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state.Whenever a foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state is a party to a statutory merger permitted by the laws of the state or country under the laws of which it is incorporated, and the corporation is the surviving corporation, it shall, within thirty (30) days after the merger becomes effective, file with the secretary of state a copy of the articles of merger duly certified by the proper officer of the state or country under the laws of which the statutory merger was effected. It is not necessary for the corporation to procure either a new or amended certificate of authority to conduct affairs in this state unless the name of the corporation is changed by the merger or unless the corporation desires to pursue in this state other or additional purposes than those that it is then authorized to pursue in this state.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1.
RI Gen L § 7-6-82 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships|Chapter 7-6 - Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 7-6-82 - Amended certificate of authority.

§ 7-6-82. Amended certificate of authority.(a) A foreign corporation authorized to conduct affairs in this state shall procure an amended certificate of authority by making application for one with the secretary of state if it changes its corporate name or desires to pursue in this state other or additional purposes than those set forth in its prior application for a certificate of authority.(b) The requirements as to the form and contents of the application, the manner of its execution, the filing of the original with the secretary of state, the issuance of an amended certificate of authority and its effect, are the same as in the case of an original application for a certificate of authority.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 444, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 354, § 19; P.L. 2005, ch. 36, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 72, § 4.