Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 302A.181 (2026)

Bylaws

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Subdivision 1.Generally.

A corporation may, but need not, have bylaws. Bylaws may contain any provision relating to the management of the business or the regulation of the affairs of the corporation not inconsistent with section 302A.201 or any other provision of law or the articles.

Subd. 2.Power of board.

Initial bylaws may be adopted pursuant to section 302A.171 by the incorporators or by the first board. Unless reserved by the articles to the shareholders, the power to adopt, amend, or repeal the bylaws is vested in the board. The power of the board is subject to the power of the shareholders, exercisable in the manner provided in subdivision 3, to adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws adopted, amended, or repealed by the board. After the adoption of the initial bylaws, the board shall not adopt, amend, or repeal a bylaw fixing a quorum for meetings of shareholders, prescribing procedures for removing directors or filling vacancies in the board, or fixing the number of directors or their classifications, qualifications, or terms of office, but may adopt or amend a bylaw to increase the number of directors.

Subd. 3.Power of shareholders; procedure.

If a shareholder or shareholders holding three percent or more of the voting power of the shares entitled to vote propose a resolution for action by the shareholders to adopt, amend, or repeal bylaws adopted, amended, or repealed by the board and the resolution sets forth the provision or provisions proposed for adoption, amendment, or repeal, the limitations and procedures for submitting, considering, and adopting the resolution are the same as provided in section 302A.135, subdivisions 2 to 4, for amendment of the articles.

Subd. 4.Emergency bylaws.

(a) Unless the articles provide otherwise, bylaws may contain provisions that are effective only during an emergency. The emergency bylaws may contain provisions necessary to manage the corporation during the emergency, including:

(1) procedures for calling a meeting of the board;

(2) quorum requirements for the meeting;

(3) designation of additional or substitute directors; and

(4) procedures for the board to determine the duration of an emergency.

(b) All provisions of the regular bylaws that are not inconsistent with the emergency bylaws remain effective during the emergency.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1990–2004 · leading case: Isaacs v. Am. Iron & Steel Co., 690 N.W.2d 373 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004).

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Isaacs v. Am. Iron & Steel Co., 690 N.W.2d 373 (Minn. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “But because we conclude that the plain meaning of the bylaws applied to the undisputed facts does not support the claim, we agree that dismissal was, nonetheless, required. Bylaws establish rules for a corporation’s internal governance and may contain any provision relating to…”

Warthan v. Midwest Consol. Ins. Agencies, Inc., 450 N.W.2d 145 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 2× “Unless provided for in the articles or bylaws, meetings of the board are not required unless called by a board member. Minn.”

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