Rhode Island § 7-6-16 § 7-6-16. Bylaws.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 7-6-16 — § 7-6-16. Bylaws.

Rhode Island § 7-6-16

Title 7Corporations, Associations and Partnerships

Ch. 7-6Rhode Island Nonprofit Corporation Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-6-16 (2026).

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§ 7-6-16. Bylaws.
The initial bylaws of a corporation shall be adopted by its board of directors. The
            power to alter, amend, or repeal the bylaws or adopt new bylaws is vested in the board
            of directors unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws.
            The bylaws may contain any provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs
            of a corporation not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation.
         

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§ 7-6-16. Bylaws.

The initial bylaws of a corporation shall be adopted by its board of directors. The power to alter, amend, or repeal the bylaws or adopt new bylaws is vested in the board of directors unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. The bylaws may contain any provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of a corporation not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation.