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SC Code § 33-31-403 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-403. Registered name of a foreign corporation.

 (a) A foreign corporation may register its corporate name, or its corporate name with any change required by Section 33-31-1506, if the name is distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State from the name appearing upon the records of the Secretary of State of any other nonprofit or business corporation, professional corporation, or limited partnership incorporated in, formed in, or authorized to do business in this State, or a name reserved or registered upon the records of the Secretary of State.  (b) A foreign corporation registers its corporate name, or its corporate name with any change required by Section 33-31-1506, by delivering to the Secretary of State an application:  (1) setting forth its corporate name, or its corporate name with any change required by Section 33-31-1506, the state or country and date of its incorporation, a statement that the foreign corporation is not, and has not done business in South Carolina, and a brief description of the nature of the activities in which it is engaged; and  (2) accompanied by a certificate of existence, or a document of similar import, from the state or country of incorporation current within sixty days of delivery, duly authenticated by the official having custody of the corporation records in the state or country under whose law it is incorporated.  (c) The name is registered for the applicant's exclusive use upon the effective date of the application.  (d) A foreign corporation whose registration is effective may renew it for successive years by delivering to the Secretary of State for filing a renewal application, which complies with the requirements of subsection (b), between October first and December thirty-first of the preceding year. The renewal application renews the registration for the following calendar year.  (e) A foreign corporation whose registration is effective may qualify thereafter as a foreign corporation under that name or consent in writing to the use of that name by a corporation thereafter incorporated under this chapter or by another foreign corporation thereafter authorized to transact business in this State. The registration terminates when the domestic corporation is incorporated or the foreign corporation qualifies or consents to the qualification of another foreign corporation under the registered name.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-404 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-404. Name change filing requirement when real property owned.

 (a) When either a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation which owns real property in South Carolina changes its corporate name by amendment of its articles, by merger, or reorganization, the newly named, surviving, acquiring, or reorganized corporation must file a notice of that name change in the office of the register of deeds of the county in this State in which the real property is situate. If there is no such office in that county, a notice of name change must be filed with the clerk of court of the county in which that real property is situate.  (b) The filing must be:  (1) by affidavit executed in accordance with the provisions of Section 33-31-120 and containing the old and new names of the corporation, which affidavit also may describe the real property owned by that corporation; or,  (2) by filing a certified copy of the amended articles or articles of merger; or  (3) by a duly recorded deed of conveyance to the newly named, surviving, acquiring, or reorganized corporation.  (c) the affidavit or filed articles must be duly indexed in the index of deeds.  (d) The purpose of this section is to establish record notice under Chapter 7, Title 30. Failure to make the required filing of a corporate name change will not affect the legality, force, effect, or enforceability as between the parties of any conveyance or other transaction involving the real estate owned by the affected corporation that is made subsequent to the change in name.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.  Code Commissioner's Note  1997 Act No. 34, Section 1, directed the Code Commissioner to change all references to "Register of Mesne Conveyances" to "Register of Deeds" wherever appearing in the 1976 Code of Laws.
SC Code § 33-31-501 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-501. Registered office and registered agent.

 Each corporation must continuously maintain in this State:  (1) a registered office with the same address as that of the registered agent; and  (2) a registered agent, who may be:  (i) an individual who resides in this State and whose office is identical with the registered office;  (ii) a domestic business or nonprofit corporation whose office is identical with the registered office; or  (iii) a foreign business or nonprofit corporation authorized to transact business in this State whose office is identical with the registered office.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-502 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-502. Change of registered office or registered agent.

 (a) A corporation may change its registered office or registered agent by delivering to the Secretary of State for filing a statement of change that sets forth:  (1) the name of the corporation;  (2) the street address, with zip code, of its current registered office;  (3) if the current registered office is to be changed, the street address, including zip code, of the new registered office;  (4) the name of its current registered agent;  (5) if the current registered agent is to be changed, the name of the new registered agent and the new agent's written consent, either on the statement or attached to it, to the appointment; and  (6) that after the change or changes are made, the street addresses of its registered office and the office of its registered agent which will be identical.  (b) If the street address of a registered agent's office is changed, the registered agent may change the street address of the registered office of any corporation for which the registered agent is the registered agent by notifying the corporation in writing of the change and by signing, either manually or in facsimile, and delivering to the Secretary of State for filing a statement that complies with the requirements of subsection (a) and recites that the corporation has been notified of the change.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-503 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-503. Resignation of registered agent.

 (a) A registered agent may resign as registered agent by signing and delivering to the Secretary of State the original and two exact or conformed copies of a statement of resignation. The statement may include a statement that the registered office is discontinued also.  (b) After filing the statement the Secretary of State shall mail one copy to the registered office, if not discontinued, and the other copy to the corporation at its principal office as shown in its articles or most recently filed notice of change of principal office.  (c) The agency appointment is terminated, and the registered office discontinued if so provided, on the thirty-first day after the date on which the statement was filed.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-504 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-504. Service on corporation.

 Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, service of process on a nonprofit corporation must be in accord with the applicable provisions of Title 15.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-505 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-505. Notice of Change of Principal Office.

 If a corporation changes the location of its principal office, the corporation within thirty days shall file a Notice of Change of Principal Office with the Secretary of State. The Notice of Change of Principal Office shall set forth:  (a) The name of the corporation; and  (b) The current street address with zip code of the corporation's principal office and the former principal office address.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-601 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-601. Admission.

 (a) The articles or bylaws may establish criteria or procedures for the admission of members.  (b) No person may be admitted as a member without his consent.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-602 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-602. Consideration.

 Except as provided in its articles or bylaws, a corporation may admit members for no consideration or for such consideration as is determined by the board.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-603 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-603. No requirement of members.

 A corporation is not required to have members.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.  Subarticle B  Types of Memberships - Members' Rights and Obligations
SC Code § 33-31-610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-610. Differences in rights and obligations of members.

 All members have the same rights and obligations with respect to voting, dissolution, redemption, and transfer, unless the articles or bylaws establish classes of membership with different rights or obligations. All members have the same rights and obligations with respect to any other matters, except as set forth in or authorized by the articles or bylaws.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-611 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-611. Transfers.

 (a) Except as set forth in or authorized by the articles or bylaws, no member of a mutual benefit corporation may transfer a membership or any right arising therefrom.  (b) No member of a public benefit or religious corporation may transfer a membership or any right arising therefrom.  (c) Where transfer rights have been provided, no restriction on them is binding with respect to a member holding a membership issued before the adoption of the restriction unless the restriction is approved by the members and the affected member.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-612 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-612. Member's liability to third parties.

 A member of a corporation is not, as such, personally liable for the acts, debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.  Subarticle C  Resignation and Termination
SC Code § 33-31-620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-620. Resignation.

 (a) A member may resign at any time.  (b) The resignation of a member does not relieve the member from any obligations the member may have to the corporation as a result of obligations incurred or commitments made before resignation.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-621 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-621. Termination, expulsion, and suspension.

 (a) No member of a public benefit or mutual benefit corporation may be expelled or suspended, and no membership or memberships in such corporations may be terminated or suspended except pursuant to a procedure that is fair and reasonable and is carried out in good faith.  (b) A procedure is fair and reasonable when either:  (1) the articles or bylaws set forth a procedure that provides:  (i) not less than fifteen days prior written notice of the expulsion, suspension, or termination and the reasons therefore; and  (ii) an opportunity for the member to be heard, orally or in writing, not less than five days before the effective date of the expulsion, suspension, or termination by a person or persons authorized to decide that the proposed expulsion, termination, or suspension not take place; or  (2) it is fair and reasonable taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances.  (c) Any written notice given by mail must be given by first class or certified mail sent to the last address of the member shown on the corporation's records.  (d) A proceeding challenging an expulsion, suspension, or termination, including a proceeding in which defective notice is alleged, must be commenced within one year after the effective date of the expulsion, suspension, or termination.  (e) A member who has been expelled or suspended may be liable to the corporation for dues, assessments, or fees as a result of obligations incurred or commitments made before expulsion or suspension.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-622 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-622. Purchase of memberships.

 (a) A public benefit or religious corporation may not purchase any of its memberships or any right arising therefrom.  (b) A mutual benefit corporation may purchase the membership of a member who resigns or whose membership is terminated for the amount and pursuant to the conditions set forth in or authorized by its articles or bylaws. No payment shall be made in violation of Article 13.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.  Subarticle D  Derivative Suits
SC Code § 33-31-630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-630. Derivative suits.

 Derivative suits may be maintained on behalf of South Carolina corporations in federal and state court in accordance with the applicable rules of civil procedure.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.  Subarticle E  Delegates
SC Code § 33-31-640 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-640. Delegates.

 (a) A corporation may provide in its articles or bylaws for delegates having some or all of the authority of members.  (b) The articles or bylaws may set forth provisions relating to:  (1) the characteristics, qualifications, rights, limitations, and obligations of delegates including their selection and removal;  (2) calling, noticing, holding, and conducting meetings of delegates; and  (3) carrying on corporate activities during and between meetings of delegates.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-701 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-701. Annual and regular meetings.

 (a) A corporation with members shall hold a membership meeting annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws.  (b) A corporation with members may hold regular membership meetings at the times stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws.  (c) Annual and regular membership meetings may be held in or out of this State at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. If no place is stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws, annual and regular meetings must be held at the corporation's principal office.  (d) At the annual meeting:  (1) The president and chief financial officer shall report on the activities and financial condition of the corporation; and  (2) Unless this chapter or the articles of incorporation or bylaws require otherwise, notice of an annual meeting need not include a description of the purpose for which the meeting is called.  (e) At regular meetings, the members shall consider and act upon matters as raised consistent with provisions of the articles of incorporation or bylaws and, in addition, with the notice requirements of this chapter.  (f) The failure to hold an annual or regular meeting at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with a corporation's bylaws does not affect the validity of a corporate action.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-702 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-702. Special meetings.

 (a) A corporation with members shall hold a special meeting of members:  (1) on call of its board or the person or persons authorized to do so by the articles or bylaws; or  (2) except as provided in the articles or bylaws of a religious corporation, if the holders of at least five percent of the voting power of any corporation sign, date, and deliver to any corporate officer one or more written demands for the meeting describing the purpose or purposes for which it is to be held.  (b) The close of business on the thirtieth day before delivery of the demand or demands for a special meeting to any corporate officer is the record date for the purpose of determining whether the five percent requirement of subsection (a) has been met.  (c) If a notice for a special meeting demanded under subsection (a)(2) is not given pursuant to Section 33-31-705 within thirty days after the date the written demand or demands are delivered to a corporate officer, regardless of the requirements of subsection (d), a person signing the demand or demands may set the time and place of the meeting and give notice pursuant to Section 33-31-705.  (d) Special meetings of members may be held in or out of this State at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. If no place is stated or fixed in accordance with the bylaws, special meetings must be held at the corporation's principal office.  (e) Only those matters that are within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice required by Section 33-31-705 may be conducted at a special meeting of members.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-703 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-703. Court-ordered meeting.

 (a) The court of common pleas of the county where a corporation's principal office in this State or, if none in this State, its registered office, is located may summarily order a meeting to be held:  (1) on application of a member or other person entitled to participate in an annual or regular meeting, and in the case of a public benefit corporation, the Attorney General, if an annual meeting was not held within the earlier of six months after the end of the corporation's fiscal year or fifteen months after its last annual meeting; or  (2) on application of a member or other person entitled to participate in a regular meeting, and in the case of a public benefit corporation, the Attorney General, if a regular meeting is not held within forty days after the date it was required to be held; or  (3) on application of a member who signed a demand for a special meeting valid under Section 33-31-702, a person or persons entitled to call a special meeting and, in the case of a public benefit corporation, the Attorney General, if:  (i) notice of the special meeting was not given within thirty days after the date the demand was delivered to a corporate officer; or  (ii) the special meeting was not held in accordance with the notice.  (b) The court may fix the time and place of the meeting, specify a record date for determining members entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting, prescribe the form and content of the meeting notice, fix the quorum required for specific matters to be considered at the meeting, or direct that the votes represented at the meeting constitute a quorum for action on those matters, and enter other orders necessary to accomplish the purpose or purposes of the meeting.  (c) If the court orders a meeting, it may also order the corporation to pay the member's costs, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred to obtain the order.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.
SC Code § 33-31-704 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 31 - South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act|Section 33-31-704. Action by written consent.

 (a) Unless limited or prohibited by the articles or bylaws, action required or permitted by this chapter to be approved by the members may be approved without a meeting of members if the action is approved by members holding at least eighty percent of the voting power. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by those members representing at least eighty percent of the voting power, and delivered to the corporation for inclusion in the minutes or filing with the corporate records.  (b) If not otherwise determined under Section 33-31-703 or 33-31-707, the record date for determining members entitled to take action without a meeting is the date the first member signs the consent under subsection (a).  (c) A consent signed under this section has the effect of a meeting vote and may be described as such in any document filed with the Secretary of State.  (d) Written notice of member approval pursuant to this section must be given to all members who have not signed the written consent. If written notice is required, member approval pursuant to this section is effective ten days after the written notice is given.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 384, Section 1.