26.1-05-07. Examination of articles by commissioner - Certificate - Filing

26.1-05-07. Examination of articles by commissioner - Certificate - Filing

The commissioner shall examine the articles of incorporation and any amendments to

determine if the articles and any amendments are consistent with the constitution and laws of

this state. The commissioner shall examine the company to ascertain whether it has complied

with the requirements of law according to the nature of the business proposed to be transacted

by it. If the commissioner is satisfied by the examination that the corporation has complied with

the law, the commissioner shall deliver to it a certified copy of the articles of incorporation or

amendments to the articles of incorporation and a certificate stating the corporation has

complied with all requirements of law. The certified copy of the articles of incorporation or

amendments to the articles of incorporation and of the certificate may be used for or against the

company with the same effect as the originals and are conclusive evidence of the fact of

organization of the company as of the date of the certificate.