eLaws of Florida

  SECTION 607.606. Corporate purpose.  


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  • 1(1) 2A benefit corporation has the purpose of creating general public benefit. This purpose is in addition to its purpose under s. 23607.030124.
    25(2) 26The articles of incorporation of a benefit corporation may identify one or more specific public benefits as its purpose in addition to its purposes under subsection (1) and s. 55607.030156. A benefit corporation may amend its articles of incorporation to add, amend, or delete the identification of a specific public benefit purpose; however, the amendment must be adopted by the minimum status vote. The identification of a specific public benefit under this subsection does not limit the obligation of a benefit corporation under subsection (1).
    112(3) 113The creation of general public benefit and a specific public benefit under subsections (1) and (2) is deemed to be in the best interest of the benefit corporation.
    141(4) 142A professional corporation that is a benefit corporation does not violate s. 154621.08 155by having as its purpose the creation of general public benefit or a specific public benefit.
History.-s. 26, ch. 2014-209.

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