302A.153 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ARTICLES. Articles of incorporation are effective and corporate existence begins when the articles of incorporation are filed with the secretary of state accompanied by a payment of $135, which includes a $100 incorporation fee in addition to the $35 filing fee required by section 302A.011, subdivision 11. Articles of amendment are effective when filed with the secretary of state or at another time within 30 days after filing if the articles of amendment so provide. Articles of merger must be accompanied by a fee of $60, which includes a $25 merger fee in addition to the $35 filing fee required by section 302A.011, subdivision 11. History: 1981 c 270 s 19; 1981 c 356 s 344; 1987 c 404 s 164; 1989 c 335 art 1 s 194; 1993 c 17 s 15
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