38.2-4136 - Societies previously existing; reincorporation; amendments.

§ 38.2-4136. Societies previously existing; reincorporation; amendments.

Any incorporated society doing business in this Commonwealth on June 19,1914, may exercise all of the rights conferred by this chapter, and all ofthe rights, powers and privileges exercised or possessed by it under itscharter or articles of incorporation not inconsistent with law; or, if avoluntary association, it may incorporate as provided herein. No societyorganized prior to June 19, 1914, shall be required to reincorporate underthis section. Any society may amend its certificate of incorporation in themanner provided by law.

(Code 1950, §§ 38-269, 38.1-580; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-638.12; 1968, c. 654;1986, c. 562.)