(a) Every corporation incorporated under Chapters 1 through 20 of this Title has the purpose of engaging in any lawful business unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation. (b) A corporation engaging in a business that is subject to regulation under another statute of this State may incorporate under Chapters 1 through 20 of this Title only if permitted by, and subject to all limitations of, the other statute. HISTORY: Derived from 1976 Code Section 33-3-10 [1962 Code Section 12-12.1; 1962 (52) 1996; 1981 Act No. 146, Section 2; Repealed, 1988 Act No. 444, Section 2], and Section 33-7-10 [1962 Code Section 12-14.1; 1962 (52) 1996; 1981 Act No. 146, Section 2; Repealed, 1988 Act No. 444, Section 2]; 1988 Act No. 444, Section 2.
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