# Corporations and Associations (GCA)

## Title 3. Corporations in General -- Extraordinary Actions

### Subtitle 5. Extension, Forfeiture, and Revival of Charter

#### Section 3-502

(a) Articles of extension shall include:

  (1) The date the existence of the corporation expired under the terms of its charter;

  (2) The date to which the existence of the corporation is to be extended, or a statement that the existence of the corporation is to be perpetual;

  (3) A statement that the reinstatement and extension have been approved in the manner and by the vote required by this article and the corporation's charter, and a statement of the manner of approval; and

  (4) A statement that the corporation has been in continuous operation since before the date of expiration.

(b) Articles of extension shall be executed in the manner required by Title 1 of this article.

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Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)