In addition to the filing of articles of merger and consolidation under Code Section 7-9-11.3, the parties to a merger or consolidation plan shall also file with the department:
- An application including any information desired by the department in order to evaluate the proposed merger or consolidation, which shall be made available in the form specified by the department;
- Applicable fees established by regulation of the department to defray the expenses of the investigation required by Code Section 7-9-11.5; and
- If the merger or consolidation involves the adoption of a new name, a certificate issued by the Secretary of State reserving such name under Code Section 7-1-131.
History. Code 1981, § 7-9-11.4 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 390, § 4-1/HB 811.