Md. Code, Corp. & Ass'ns § 3-203

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 3-203 - Procedure by stockholder
(a) A stockholder of a corporation who desires to receive payment of the fair value of the stockholder's stock under this subtitle:
(1) Shall file with the corporation a written objection to the proposed transaction:
(i) With respect to a merger under § 3-106 or § 3-106.1 of this title, within 30 days after notice is given or waived under § 3-106 or § 3-106.1 of this title; or
(ii) With respect to any other transaction, at or before the stockholders' meeting at which the transaction will be considered or, in the case of action taken under § 2-505(b) of this article, within 10 days after the corporation gives the notice required by § 2-505(b) of this article;
(2) May not vote in favor of the transaction; and
(3) Shall make a written demand on the successor for payment for the stockholder's stock, stating the number and class of shares for which the stockholder demands payment:
(i) Within 20 days after the Department accepts the articles for record; or
(ii) Within 20 days after consummation of the transfer or transaction with respect to:
1. A transfer of assets in a manner requiring stockholder approval under § 3-105 of this title; or
2. A transaction that is governed by § 3-603(b) of this title or exempted by § 3-603(b) of this title, for which no articles are required to be filed with the Department.
(b) A stockholder who fails to comply with this section is bound by the terms of the consolidation, merger, share exchange, transfer of assets, or charter amendment.

Md. Code, CA § 3-203

Amended by 2018 Md. Laws, Ch. 720,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2018.
Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 551,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2014.
Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 550,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2014.