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HRS §414D-243

Articles of Dissolution

This section explains what a corporation must file to dissolve and when the dissolution takes effect. It lists what the articles must say, including votes and approvals. It also sets rules for choosing a later effective date, which cannot be more than 30 days after filing.

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The statute, as written — Articles of dissolution

(a) At any time after dissolution is authorized, the corporation may dissolve by delivering to the department director articles of dissolution setting forth: (1) The name of the corporation; (2) The date dissolution was authorized; (3) A statement that dissolution was approved by a sufficient vote of the board; (4) If approval of members was not required, a statement to that effect and a statement that dissolution was approved by a sufficient vote of the board of directors or incorporators; (5) If approval by members was required: (A) The designation, number of memberships outstanding, number of votes entitled to be cast by each class entitled to vote separately on dissolution, and number of votes of each class indisputably voting on dissolution; and (B) Either the total number of votes cast for and against dissolution by each class entitled to vote separately on dissolution or the total number of undisputed votes cast for dissolution by each class and a statement that the number cast for dissolution by each class was sufficient for approval by that class; (6) If approval of dissolution by some person or persons other than the members, the board, or the incorporators is required pursuant to section 414D-242(a)(3), a statement that the approval was obtained. (b) A corporation is dissolved upon the effective date of its articles of dissolution. The articles of dissolution may specify a delayed effective time and date, and if it does so, the document becomes effective at the time and date specified. If a delayed effective date but no time is specified, the document is effective at the close of business on that date. A delayed effective date for a document may not be later than the thirtieth day after the date it is filed.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§414D-242 How a nonprofit can be dissolved by its leaders and members

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