Section 1776.12. Correction of inaccurate or defective statement

(A) Any statement filed with the secretary of state pursuant to this chapter that is an inaccurate record of the action referred to in the statement, or that was defectively or erroneously executed, may be corrected by filing a statement of correction with the secretary of state. The statement of correction shall specify the inaccuracy or defect to be corrected, set forth the inaccurate or defective portion of the statement in corrected form, and be executed and filed as this chapter requires. The statement of correction is effective as of the date the original statement was filed, except as to persons who are substantially and adversely affected by the correction, for whom the statement of correction is effective from its filing date.

(B) In lieu of filing a statement of correction as division (A) of this section describes, a statement may be corrected by executing and filing a corrected statement with the secretary of state in the same manner as an original statement, and paying a fee equal to the fee payable for an original statement. The corrected statement shall specify in its heading that it is a corrected statement, specify the inaccuracy or defect to be corrected, and set forth the entire statement in corrected form. A statement corrected in accordance with this division is effective as of the date the original statement was filed, except as to those who are substantially and adversely affected by the correction, for whom the corrected statement is effective from its filing date.

Effective Date: 2008 HB332 08-06-2008