24.06.280 - Filing of articles of dissolution. - Washington Statutes

Filing of articles of dissolution.

Duplicate originals of articles of dissolution shall be delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state finds that such articles of dissolution conform to law, he or she shall, when all requirements have been met as prescribed in this chapter:

     (1) Endorse on each of such originals the word "filed", and the effective date of the filing thereof.

     (2) File one of the originals in his or her office.

     (3) Issue a certificate of dissolution which he or she shall affix to one of such originals.

     The certificate of dissolution, together with the original of the articles of dissolution affixed thereto by the secretary of state, shall be returned to the representative of the dissolved corporation and shall be retained with the corporation minutes.

     Upon the filing of the articles of dissolution, the corporate existence shall cease, except for the purpose of determining such suits, other proceedings and appropriate corporate action by members, directors and officers as are authorized in this chapter.

[1982 c 35 § 139; 1981 c 302 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 120 § 56.]

Notes: Intent -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- 1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.

Severability -- 1981 c 302: See note following RCW 19.76.100.