§419-7 Extensions and renewals. The duration of the corporation, if not perpetual, may be extended by amendment of its articles, and at any time not more than two years after the expiration of its articles it may be renewed upon application to the director of commerce and consumer affairs for that purpose; provided that no renewal shall become effective until it is allowed by the director by and with the consent of the governor. Such application shall be made in the manner and form provided for amendment of articles, as nearly as may be. [L Sp 1941, c 58, pt of §1(6769B); RL 1945, §8407; RL 1955, §175-7; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §15; am L 1963, c 114, §3; HRS §419-7; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124, §17; am L 1988, c 373, §16]