Massachusetts § 10 Adoption of by-laws; regulations controlling assignment and transfer of shares; quorum

Massachusetts Statutes

§ 10 — Adoption of by-laws; regulations controlling assignment and transfer of shares; quorum

Massachusetts § 10

Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Title XXIICORPORATIONS

Ch. 172TRUST COMPANIES

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 172, § 10 (2026).

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Section 10. Such corporation may adopt by-laws for the proper management of its affairs and as appropriate to exercise all powers necessary, convenient or incidental to the purposes for which the corporation was formed. The corporation may also establish regulations controlling the assignment and transfer of its shares. A majority in interest of the stockholders entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at any meeting unless the by-laws require more than a majority.

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Section 10. Such corporation may adopt by-laws for the proper management of its affairs and as appropriate to exercise all powers necessary, convenient or incidental to the purposes for which the corporation was formed. The corporation may also establish regulations controlling the assignment and transfer of its shares. A majority in interest of the stockholders entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at any meeting unless the by-laws require more than a majority.

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