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Civil Act — Article 97 (Penalty provisions)

민법 제97조

Directors, auditors, or liquidators of a juristic person shall be liable for an administrative fine of not more than 5,000,000 won in any of the following cases: <Amended on Dec. 21, 2007>

1. If they have neglected to effect any of the registrations prescribed in this Chapter;

2. If they have contravened the provisions of Article 55, or have made false statements in the inventory of assets or in the list of the members;

3. If they have obstructed inspection and supervision prescribed in Articles 37 and 95;

4. If they have made false statements to, or have concealed facts from, the competent authorities or a general meeting;

5. If they have violated the provisions of Articles 76 and 90;

6. If, in violation of the provisions of Articles 79 and 93, they have neglected to file a petition for bankruptcy;

7. If they have neglected to give any of the public notices prescribed in Articles 88 and 93, or have given a false public notice.

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