Provisions
VIII.1 of 1847 • Corporations, how formed.
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The Text
Corporations may be formed under general laws; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where, in the judgment of the legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws. All general laws and special acts passed pursuant to this section may be altered from time to time, or repealed.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1847
• In Article VIII:
• Has 60 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846
• Is a new addition
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