CODE OF VIRGINIA TERMINATION OF STATUS (§ 13.1-786) A benefit corporation may terminate its status as such and cease to be subject to this article by amending its articles to delete the provision required by § 13.1-784 to be set forth in the articles of incorporation, which amendment shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 13.1-707, or if no shares have yet been issued, in accordance with § 13.1-709. HISTORY: 2011, c. 698.