# Corporations and Associations (GCA)

## Title 4. Close Corporations

### Subtitle 4. Stockholders

#### Section 4-402

(a) The bylaws of a close corporation shall provide for an annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with Title 2 of this article, but the meeting need not be held unless requested by a stockholder.

(b) A request for an annual meeting shall be in writing and delivered to the president or secretary of the corporation:

  (1) At least 30 days before the date specified in the bylaws for the meeting; or

  (2) If the bylaws specify a period during which the date for the meeting may be set, at least 30 days before the beginning of that period.

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