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UT Code § 16-6a-1007 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1007 - Amendment of articles of incorporation pursuant to reorganization.

16-6a-1007. Amendment of articles of incorporation pursuant to reorganization.    (1) Articles of incorporation may be amended, without action by the board of directors or members, to carry out a plan of reorganization ordered or decreed by a court of competent jurisdiction under a statute of this state or of the United States if the articles of incorporation after amendment contain only provisions required or permitted by Section 16-6a-202.     (2) For an amendment to the articles of incorporation to be made pursuant to Subsection (1), one or more individuals designated by the court shall deliver to the division for filing articles of amendment setting forth:   (a) the name of the nonprofit corporation;     (b) the text of each amendment approved by the court;     (c) the date of the court's order or decree approving the articles of amendment;     (d) the title of the reorganization proceeding in which the order or decree was entered; and     (e) a statement that the court had jurisdiction of the proceeding under a specified statute of this state or of the United States.       (3) This section does not apply after entry of a final decree in the reorganization proceeding even though the court retains jurisdiction of the proceeding for limited purposes unrelated to consummation of the reorganization plan.    Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1008.7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1008.7 - Conversion to or from a domestic limited liability company.

 Effective 5/12/2020  16-6a-1008.7. Conversion to or from a domestic limited liability company.    (1)   (a) A domestic nonprofit corporation may convert to a domestic limited liability company subject to Title 48, Chapter 3a, Utah Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, pursuant to Section 48-3a-1405, by complying with:   (i) this Subsection (1); and     (ii) Section 48-3a-1041.       (b) If a domestic nonprofit corporation converts to a domestic limited liability company in accordance with this Subsection (1), the articles of conversion or statement of conversion, as applicable, shall:   (i) comply with Sections 48-3a-1042 and 48-3a-1045; and     (ii) if the corporation has any members, provide for:   (A) the cancellation of any membership; or     (B) the conversion of any membership in the domestic nonprofit corporation to a membership interest in the domestic limited liability company.         (c) Before articles of conversion or statement of conversion may be filed with the division, the conversion shall be approved:   (i) in the manner provided for the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the domestic nonprofit corporation; or     (ii) if the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the domestic nonprofit corporation do not provide the method for approval:   (A) if the domestic nonprofit corporation has voting members, by all of the members of the domestic nonprofit corporation regardless of limitations or restrictions on the voting rights of the members; or     (B) if the nonprofit domestic corporation does not have voting members, by a majority of:   (I) the directors in office at the time the conversion is approved by the board of directors; or     (II) if directors have not been appointed or elected, the incorporators.             (2) A domestic limited liability company may convert to a domestic nonprofit corporation subject to this chapter by:   (a) filing articles of incorporation in accordance with this chapter; and     (b) complying with Section 48-3a-1041, pursuant to Section 48-3a-1405.       (3) Any conversion under this section may not result in a violation, directly or indirectly, of:   (a) Section 16-6a-1301; or     (b) any other provision of this chapter.      Amended by Chapter 354, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1009 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1009 - Effect of amendment of articles of incorporation.

16-6a-1009. Effect of amendment of articles of incorporation.    (1) An amendment to the articles of incorporation does not affect:   (a) any existing right of persons other than members;     (b) any cause of action existing against or in favor of the nonprofit corporation; or     (c) any proceeding to which the nonprofit corporation is a party.       (2) An amendment changing a nonprofit corporation's corporate name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against a nonprofit corporation in its former corporate name.    Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1010 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1010 - Amendment of bylaws by board of directors or members.

16-6a-1010. Amendment of bylaws by board of directors or members.    (1) The board of directors may amend the bylaws at any time to add, change, or delete a provision, unless:   (a) this chapter or the articles of incorporation or bylaws:   (i) reserve the power exclusively to the members in whole or part; or     (ii) otherwise prohibit the board of directors from amending the bylaws to add, change, or delete a provision; or       (b) it would result in a change of the rights, privileges, preferences, restrictions, or conditions of a membership class as to voting, dissolution, redemption, or transfer by changing the rights, privileges, preferences, restrictions, or conditions of another class.       (2)   (a) Unless otherwise provided by the bylaws, the members may amend the bylaws even though the bylaws may also be amended by the board of directors.     (b) Amendments to the bylaws by members shall be made in accordance with Sections 16-6a-1003 and 16-6a-1004 as if each reference in Sections 16-6a-1003 and 16-6a-1004 to the article of incorporation was a reference to the bylaws.      Amended by Chapter 228, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1011 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1011 - Bylaw changing quorum or voting requirement for members.

 Effective 5/13/2014  16-6a-1011. Bylaw changing quorum or voting requirement for members.    (1)   (a) If authorized by the articles of incorporation, the members may adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws that fix a greater quorum or voting requirement for members, or voting groups of members, than is required by this chapter.     (b) An action by the members under Subsection (1)(a) is subject to Part 6, Members, and Part 7, Member Meetings and Voting.       (2) Bylaws that fix a greater quorum requirement or a greater voting requirement for members pursuant to Section 16-6a-716 may not be amended by the board of directors.    Amended by Chapter 189, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1012 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1012 - Bylaw changing quorum or voting requirement for directors.

16-6a-1012. Bylaw changing quorum or voting requirement for directors.    (1) Bylaws that fix a greater quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors may be amended:   (a) if adopted by the members, only by the members; or     (b) if adopted by the board of directors, by:   (i) the members; or     (ii) the board of directors.         (2) Bylaws adopted or amended by the members that fix a greater quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors may provide that the bylaws may be amended only by a specified vote of:   (a) the members; or     (b) the board of directors.       (3) Action by the board of directors under Subsection (1)(b) to adopt or amend bylaws that change the quorum or voting requirement for the board of directors shall meet the greater of the quorum and voting requirement for taking the action:   (a) then in effect; or     (b) proposed to be adopted.      Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1013 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1013 - Approval by third persons.

16-6a-1013. Approval by third persons.    (1) The articles of incorporation may require an amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws to be approved in writing by a specified person or persons other than the board of directors.     (2) A provision permitted under Subsection (1) may only be amended with the approval in writing of the person or persons specified in the provision.    Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1014 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 10 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws|Section 1014 - Amendment terminating members or redeeming or canceling memberships.

16-6a-1014. Amendment terminating members or redeeming or canceling memberships.    (1) An amendment to the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a nonprofit corporation shall meet the requirements of this chapter and this section if the amendment would:   (a) terminate all members or any class of members; or     (b) redeem or cancel all memberships or any class of memberships.       (2) Before adopting a resolution proposing an amendment as described in Subsection (1), the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation shall give notice of the general nature of the amendment to the members.    Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 11 - Merger|Section 1101 - Merger.

16-6a-1101. Merger.    (1) One or more domestic corporations, foreign corporations, domestic nonprofit corporations, or foreign nonprofit corporations may merge into a nonprofit corporation:   (a) if the board of directors of each domestic corporation, foreign corporation, domestic nonprofit corporation, or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger adopts a plan of merger;     (b) if the members of each domestic nonprofit corporation entitled to vote on the plan of merger, approve the plan of merger if required by Section 16-6a-1102;     (c) if the shareholders of each domestic corporation entitled to vote on the plan of merger, approve the plan of merger, if required by Section 16-10a-1103;     (d) if the merger is permitted by and consistent with the laws of the state or country under whose law each foreign corporation or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger is incorporated;     (e) if the shareholders of each such foreign corporation approve the plan of merger and as required by applicable law of the states or countries under whose law each foreign corporation party to the merger is incorporated; and     (f) if the members of each such foreign nonprofit corporation approve the plan of merger and as required by applicable law of the states or countries under whose law each foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger is incorporated.       (2) The plan of merger required by Subsection (1) shall set forth:   (a) the name of each party to the merger planning to merge;     (b) the name of the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation into which each party to the merger plans to merge;     (c) the terms and conditions of the merger;     (d) the manner and basis of converting in whole or part the shares or memberships if any, of each party to the merger into shares, memberships, obligations, or other interests of:   (i) the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation;     (ii) any other entity; or     (iii) into money or other property; and       (e) any amendments to the articles of incorporation of the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation to be effected by the merger.       (3) In addition to the provisions required by Subsection (2), the plan of merger may set forth other provisions relating to the merger.     (4) One or more domestic corporations may merge into a domestic nonprofit corporation if:   (a) the board of directors of each participating domestic corporation adopts the plan of merger;     (b) the shareholders of each participating domestic corporation adopt the plan of merger in accordance with Section 16-10a-1103; and     (c) the merger is effected in compliance with Chapter 6a, Part 11, Merger.      Amended by Chapter 228, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 11 - Merger|Section 1103 - Articles of merger.

16-6a-1103. Articles of merger.    (1) After a plan of merger is approved, pursuant to Section 16-6a-1102, the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation shall deliver to the division for filing articles of merger setting forth:   (a) the plan of merger;     (b) if shareholder or member approval was not required of any party to the merger:   (i) a statement to the effect that approval was not required; and     (ii) a statement that the plan of merger was approved by a sufficient vote of the board of directors of each party to the merger;       (c) if approval of the shareholders or members of one or more domestic corporation, foreign corporation, domestic nonprofit corporation, or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger was required, a statement that the number of votes cast for the plan by each voting group entitled to vote separately on the merger was sufficient for approval by that voting group; and     (d) if approval of the plan by some person or persons other than the shareholders, members, or the board of directors is required pursuant to Subsection 16-6a-1102(3), or other applicable law, a statement that the approval was obtained.       (2) A merger takes effect upon the effective date stated in the articles of merger, which may not be prior to the date the articles of merger are filed.     (3) Articles of merger shall be executed by each party to the merger.    Amended by Chapter 228, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 11 - Merger|Section 1104 - Effect of merger.

16-6a-1104. Effect of merger.    (1) When a merger takes effect:   (a) every domestic corporation, foreign corporation, domestic nonprofit corporation, or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger merges into the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation;     (b) the separate existence of every domestic corporation, foreign corporation, domestic nonprofit corporation, or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger except the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation ceases;     (c) the title to all real estate and other property owned by every domestic corporation, foreign corporation, domestic nonprofit corporation, or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger is transferred to and vested in the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation without reversion or impairment;     (d) the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation has all liabilities of each domestic corporation, foreign corporation, domestic nonprofit corporation, or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger;     (e)   (i) a proceeding pending by or against any party to the merger may be continued as if the merger did not occur; or     (ii) the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation may be substituted in the proceeding for the party to the merger whose existence ceased;       (f) the articles of incorporation of the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation are amended to the extent provided in the plan of merger; and     (g) the shares or memberships of each domestic corporation, foreign corporation, domestic nonprofit corporation, or foreign nonprofit corporation party to the merger that are to be converted into shares, memberships, obligations, or other interests of the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation or into money or other property are converted, and the former holders of the shares and memberships are entitled only to the rights provided in the articles of merger.       (2)   (a) A transfer to and vesting in the surviving domestic nonprofit corporation described in Subsection (1)(c) occurs by operation of law.     (b) Consent or approval of any other person may not be required in connection with any transfer or vesting unless the consent or approval is specifically required in the event of merger by:   (i) law; or     (ii) express provision in any contract, agreement, decree, order, or other instrument to which any of the domestic corporations, foreign corporations, domestic nonprofit corporations, or foreign nonprofit corporations so merged is a party or by which it is bound.        Amended by Chapter 228, 2006 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1105 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 11 - Merger|Section 1105 - Merger with foreign nonprofit corporation.

16-6a-1105. Merger with foreign nonprofit corporation.    (1) One or more domestic nonprofit corporations may merge with one or more foreign nonprofit corporations if:   (a) the merger is permitted by the law of the state or country under whose law each foreign nonprofit corporation is incorporated;     (b) each foreign nonprofit corporation complies with the provisions of the law described in Subsection (1)(a) in effecting the merger;     (c) if the foreign nonprofit corporation is the surviving nonprofit corporation of the merger, the foreign nonprofit corporation:   (i) complies with Section 16-6a-1103; and     (ii) in addition to the information required by Section 16-6a-1103, provides the address of its principal office; and       (d) each domestic nonprofit corporation complies with:   (i) the applicable provisions of Sections 16-6a-1101 and 16-6a-1102; and     (ii) if it is the surviving nonprofit corporation of the merger, with Section 16-6a-1103.         (2) Upon the merger taking effect, a surviving foreign nonprofit corporation of a merger may be served with process in any proceeding brought against it as provided in Section 16-17-301.     (3) Service effected pursuant to Subsection (2) is perfected at the earliest of:   (a) the date the foreign nonprofit corporation receives the process, notice, or demand;     (b) the date shown on the return receipt, if signed on behalf of the foreign nonprofit corporation; or     (c) five days after mailing.       (4) Subsection (2) does not prescribe the only means, or necessarily the required means, of serving a surviving foreign nonprofit corporation of a merger.    Amended by Chapter 364, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 12 - Sale of Property|Section 1201 - Sale of property.

16-6a-1201. Sale of property.    (1) Unless the bylaws otherwise provide, a nonprofit corporation may, as authorized by the board of directors:   (a) sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its property in the usual and regular course of business; or     (b) mortgage, pledge, dedicate to the repayment of indebtedness, whether with or without recourse, or otherwise encumber all or substantially all of its property whether or not in the usual and regular course of business.       (2) Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, approval of a transaction described in this section by the members is not required.    Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 13 - Distributions|Section 1301 - Distributions prohibited.

16-6a-1301. Distributions prohibited.  Except as authorized by Section 16-6a-1302, a nonprofit corporation may not make a distribution.  Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 13 - Distributions|Section 1302 - Authorized distributions.

 Effective 5/9/2017  16-6a-1302. Authorized distributions.    (1) A nonprofit corporation may:   (a) make distributions or distribute the nonprofit corporation's assets to a:   (i) member that is a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation;     (ii) member of a mutual benefit corporation, not inconsistent with its bylaws;     (iii) shareholder of a water company in a manner consistent with its articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the provisions of this chapter; or      (iv) governmental entity;       (b) pay compensation in a reasonable amount to its members, directors, or officers for services rendered;     (c) if a cooperative nonprofit corporation, make distributions consistent with its purposes; and     (d) confer benefits upon its members in conformity with its purposes.       (2) A nonprofit corporation may make distributions upon dissolution as follows:   (a) to a member that is a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation;     (b) to its members if it is a mutual benefit corporation;     (c) to a shareholder of a water company in proportion to the shareholder's interest in the water company, consistent with the water company's articles of incorporation and bylaws;      (d) to another nonprofit corporation, including a nonprofit corporation organized to receive the assets of and function in place of the dissolved nonprofit corporation; and     (e) otherwise in conformity with Part 14, Dissolution.       (3) Authorized distributions by a dissolved nonprofit corporation may be made by authorized officers or directors, including those elected, hired, or otherwise selected after dissolution if the election, hiring, or other selection after dissolution is not inconsistent with the articles of incorporation and bylaws existing at the time of dissolution.    Amended by Chapter 358, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 16-6a-1401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 16 - Corporations|Chapter 6a - Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act|Part 14 - Dissolution|Section 1401 - Dissolution by incorporators or directors if no members.

16-6a-1401. Dissolution by incorporators or directors if no members.    (1) If a nonprofit corporation has no members, the following may authorize the dissolution of the nonprofit corporation:   (a) a majority of its directors; or     (b) if it has no directors, a majority of its incorporators.       (2) The directors or incorporators in approving dissolution shall adopt a plan of dissolution indicating to whom the assets owned or held by the nonprofit corporation will be distributed after all creditors have been paid.    Enacted by Chapter 300, 2000 General Session