Articles of dissolution

(a) At any time after dissolution is authorized pursuant to G.S. 55A-14-02, the corporation may dissolve by delivering to the Secretary of State for filing articles of dissolution setting forth: (1) The name of the corporation; (2) The names and addresses of its officers; (3) The names and addresses of its directors; (4) The plan of dissolution as required by G.S. 55A-14-03; (5) The date dissolution was authorized; (6) If approval by members was not required, a statement to that effect and a statement that the plan of dissolution was approved by a sufficient vote of the board of directors; (7) If approval by members was required, a statement that the plan of dissolution was approved as required by this Chapter; and (8) If approval of dissolution by some person or persons other than the members or the board of directors is required pursuant to G.S. 55A-14-02(a)(3), a statement that the approval was obtained. (b) A corporation is dissolved upon the effective date of its articles of dissolution. (1955, c. 1230; 1973, c. 314, s. 7; 1993, c. 398, s. 1.)