(1) At any time after dissolution is authorized, the corporation may dissolve by delivering to the secretary of state for filing articles of dissolution setting forth:
(a) the name of the corporation;
(b) the date that dissolution was authorized; and
(c) if dissolution was approved by the shareholders, a statement that the proposal to dissolve was duly approved by the shareholders in the manner required by this chapter and by the articles of incorporation.
(2) The articles of dissolution take effect on the effective date determined in accordance with 35-14-123. A corporation is dissolved on the effective date of its articles of dissolution.
(3) For purposes of 35-14-1401 through 35-14-1409, "dissolved corporation" means a corporation whose articles of dissolution have become effective and includes a successor entity to which the remaining assets of the corporation are transferred subject to its liabilities for purposes of liquidation.