# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-4: Approval of articles of association

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-4
- **Heading:** Approval of articles of association
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 27 / Chapter 27-20 / Section 27-20-4

## Text

No articles of association of a nonprofit medical service corporation shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state unless and until the governor shall have certified in writing upon those articles that he or she has determined that public convenience and advantage will be promoted by the establishment of the corporation and that the filing of the articles has the approval of the Rhode Island Medical Society as evidenced by an affidavit of the president and secretary of the society. No articles of association of a nonprofit medical service corporation formed after January 1, 1964, shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state unless and until the governor shall have certified in writing upon the articles that he or she has determined that public convenience and advantage will be promoted by the establishment of the corporation.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-1 § 27-20-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-1.1 § 27-20-1.1. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-2 § 27-20-2. Organization as charitable corporation €” Insurance laws inapplicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-3 § 27-20-3. Qualifications of directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-4 § 27-20-4. Approval of articles of association.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-5 § 27-20-5. Contracts with subscribers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-5.1 § 27-20-5.1. Cancellation of coverage by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-5.1.md)
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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-6 § 27-20-6. Rates charged subscribers €” Hearing by commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-6.1 § 27-20-6.1. Uniform explanation of benefits and coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-6.2 § 27-20-6.2. Filing of policy forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-6.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-7 § 27-20-7. Relationship of physician and patient €” Actions against corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-8 § 27-20-8. Annual and quarterly statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20-9 § 27-20-9. Examination of affairs of corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-20_S27-20-9.md)

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