76-16-216. Prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-16-216. Prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-16-101 , and 76-16-201 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits prohibited refusal of inspection or copying of corporate books if the actor:
(a)is an officer or agent of a corporation having or keeping an office within this state;
(b)has in the actor's custody or control the books of the corporation; and
(c)refuses to give to a bona fide stockholder of record or member of the corporation, lawfully demanded during office hours, the right to inspect or take a copy of all or part of the corporation's books.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a class B misdemeanor.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session