58-35-10. Articles of incorporation--Approval and endorsement by attorney general. After the director approves the articles of incorporation, he shall submit the proposed articles of incorporation to the attorney general for examination. If the attorney general finds that the articles comply with the provisions of this chapter, and the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state, he shall endorse his approval thereon and return the proposed articles to the director. The director shall submit the original and two copies to the secretary of state for approval. If the secretary of state finds that the articles of incorporation comply with the corporate laws, he shall endorse his approval thereon, retain the original and return a copy to the incorporators and a copy to the division.
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 17, § 9 (1); SL 1993, ch 369, § 3.