Definitions

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Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this title which are applicable to specific provisions of this title, the following words and phrases when used in this title shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section:

"Department." The Department of State of the Commonwealth.

"Domestic corporation." A corporation incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth.

"Domestic corporation not-for-profit." A domestic corporation not incorporated for a purpose or purposes involving pecuniary profit, incidental or otherwise.

"Officially publish." The meaning specified in 15 Pa.C.S. § 1103 (relating to definitions) except that the county of publication shall be as specified in this title.

"Qualified foreign corporation." A corporation incorporated under any laws other than those of this Commonwealth that is authorized to do business in this Commonwealth under either 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 41 (relating to foreign business corporations) or Ch. 61 (relating to foreign nonprofit corporations).

"Verified statement." A document filed under this title containing statements of fact and a statement by the signatory that it is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities).

(Dec. 21, 1988, P.L.1444, No.177, eff. Oct. 1, 1989; July 9, 2013, P.L.476, No.67, eff. 60 days)

2013 Amendment. Act 67 amended the def. of "domestic corporation not-for-profit."


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