(1) GENERAL RULE. This chapter shall be applicable to all benefit corporations. (2) APPLICATION OF BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW GENERALLY. The existence of a provision of this chapter shall not of itself create an implication that a contrary or different rule of law is applicable to a business corporation that is not a benefit corporation. This chapter shall not affect any statute or rule that is applicable to a business corporation that is not a benefit corporation. (3) LAWS APPLICABLE TO BENEFIT CORPORATIONS. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, ch. 180 shall be generally applicable to all benefit corporations. The specific provisions of this chapter shall control over the general provisions of ch. 180. A benefit corporation may be simultaneously subject to this chapter and provisions of other chapters. (4) ORGANIC RECORDS. A provision of the articles or bylaws of a benefit corporation may not relax, be inconsistent with, or supersede a provision of this chapter.
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