§ 7-1.2-1003 - Articles of merger.
SECTION 7-1.2-1003
§ 7-1.2-1003 Articles of merger. –(a) Upon approval, articles of merger must be executed by each corporation byits authorized representative and must state:
(1) The plan of merger.
(2) If, pursuant to § 7-1.2-1005, the merger is tobecome effective at a time subsequent to the issuance of the certificate ofmerger by the secretary of state, the date when the merger is to becomeeffective.
(b) The original articles of merger must be delivered to thesecretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that the articles conformto law, and, unless the surviving corporation is a Rhode Island corporation,that all fees and franchise taxes have been paid, the secretary of state shall:
(1) Endorse on the original the word "Filed," and the month,day, and year of the filing;
(2) File the original in his office; and
(3) Issue a certificate of merger.
(c) The secretary of state shall deliver the certificate ofmerger to the surviving or new corporation, as the case may be, or itsrepresentative.