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Stock bank; adoption of by-laws; regulations controlling assignment and transfer of shares; quorum

M.G.L. c. 168, § 22
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c. 168, § 22. Stock bank; adoption of by-laws; regulations controlling assignment and transfer of shares; quorum Section 22. A stock bank may adopt by-laws for the proper management of its affairs and as appropriate to exercise all powers necessary, convenient or incidental to the purposes for which the corporation was formed. It may also establish regulations controlling the assignment and transfer of its shares. A majority in interest of the stockholders entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at any meeting unless the by-laws require more than a majority.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter168/Section22Fetched: 10/20/2026

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