Information Requests and State Statutes

29.
In 2004, about how many subpoenas or court orders requesting company information did your office receive?
(Enter number or zero, if none.)
 

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30.
In 2004, about how many informal requests for company information did your office receive from law enforcement or court officials?
(Enter number.)
 

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31.
Since January 1, 2000, has any information included in articles or periodic reports indicating potentially criminal activity come to the attention of your office? These activities may include laundering money, financing terrorism, hiding and shielding assets from creditors, and engaging in questionable tax practices. Please describe the information, how it came to your attention, and any actions your office took.
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32.
Does your office have any investigative authority to take action in response to identification of information indicating potentially criminal activity?
(Check only one answer.)
1. Have investigative authority
2. Do not have investigative authority
3. Do not know
4. No response

33.
What are the current state statutes for each of the following? Please list relevant statutes using citations.
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33a.
Incorporation requirements for corporations
33b.
Formation requirements for LLCs
33c.
Periodic reporting requirements for corporations
33d.
Periodic reporting requirements for LLCs
33e.
Consequences or penalties for submitting false information in articles of incorporation for corporations or organization for LLCs
33f.
Consequences or penalties for submitting false information in periodic reports for corporations and LLCs
33g.
Other statutes administered by your agency that are related to company formation or periodic reporting for corporations or LLCs
   

34.
What changes, if any, is your state currently planning to make in its company formation process?
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35.
What other comments do you have about the issues covered in this survey?
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