(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this chapter applies to professional corporations in existence on July 1, 1995. A professional corporation in existence on July 1, 1995, may, but is not required to, amend its articles of incorporation to comply with this chapter. If a professional corporation in existence on July 1, 1995, amends its articles of incorporation for any purpose after July 1, 1995, it must also amend its articles of incorporation to comply with this chapter.(2) This chapter does not apply to a corporation now existing or later incorporated under a law of this state that is not a professional corporation unless the corporation elects professional corporation status under Section 79-10-11.(3) This chapter does not affect an existing or future right or privilege to render professional services through the use of any other form of business entity.(4) Unless otherwise specifically provided by an amendment to the articles of incorporation, for professional corporations in existence on July 1, 1995, Sections 79-10-39, 79-10-41 and 79-10-43 shall be applied by substituting the term 'book value' for the term 'fair value' in such sections only. rofessional corporations in existence on July 1, 1995, Sections 79-10-39, 79-10-41 and 79-10-43 shall be applied by substituting the term 'book value' for the term 'fair value' in such sections only. Book value shall be determined from the books and records of the professional corporation in accordance with the regular method of accounting used by the professional corporation and shall be determined as of the end of the month immediately preceding the death or disqualification of the shareholder.Laws, 1995, ch. 494, § 31, eff. 7/1/1995.
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