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BYLAWS

OF

REGULUS CORPORATION

 

ARTICLE I

Principal Office

 

1.1 Office

The address of the principal office of the Corporation shall be 423 Main Street, 2nd Floor, in the city of Rockland,

State of Maine, 04841. The Corporation may have other offices, either within or without of the State of

Incorporation as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of Corporation may require.

 

ARTICLE II

Meetings of Shareholders

 

2.1 Place of Meetings.

The meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place, either within or without of the State of Maine, as

may be fixed by the Board of Directors.

 

2.2 Annual Meetings.

The annual meeting of the shareholders, for the election of Directors and transaction of any other business that

may come before the meeting, shall be held in each year at the corporate offices or at any other place within or

without of the State of Maine as may be determined by the Directors and as may be designated in the notice of

that meeting. If that date is a legal holiday, the annual meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day that is not

a legal holiday.

 

2.3 Special Meetings.

A special meeting, other than those regulated by statute, of the shareholders for any purpose or purposes may be

called at any time by the President, by a majority of the Board of Directors, by designated officers of the

Corporation, or by shareholders together holding at least 20% of the number of shares of the Corporation at the

time outstanding and entitled to vote with respect to the business to be transacted at such meeting. At a special

meeting no other business shall be transacted and no corporate action shall be taken other than that stated in the

Notice of the meeting.

 

2.4 Notice of Meetings.

Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of every meeting of the shareholders and, in case of a

special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be mailed not less than five nor

more than sixty days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at such

meeting, at his/her address which appears in the share transfer books of the Corporation.

If mailed, notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail. Such further notice

shall be given as may be required by law, but meetings may be held without notice if all the shareholders entitled

to vote at the meeting are present in person or by proxy or if notice is waived in writing by those not present,

either before or after the meeting.

 

2.5 Quorum.

Any number of shareholders together holding at least a simple majority of the outstanding shares of Capital stock

entitled to vote with respect to the business to be transacted, who shall be present in person, or represented by

proxy at any meeting duly called, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If less than a quorum

shall be in attendance at the time for which a meeting shall have been called, the meeting may be adjourned by a

majority of the shareholders present or represented by proxy without notice other than by announcement at the

meeting.

 

2.6 Voting.

At any meeting of the shareholders, each shareholder of a class entitled to vote on any matter coming before the

meeting shall, have one vote, in person or by proxy, for each share of capital stock of such class standing in his/her

name on the books of the Corporation on the date, at least thirty days prior to such meeting, fixed by the Board of

Directors as the record date for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to vote. Every proxy shall be in

writing, dated and signed by the shareholder entitled to vote or his/her duly authorized attorney-in-fact.

 

2.7 Order of Business.

The order of business at all meetings of shareholders shall be as follows, unless otherwise adopted by the Board:

1. Roll call

2. Proof of notice of meeting or waiver of notice

3. Reading of minutes and acceptance of preceding meeting

4. Reports of officers

5. Reports of committees

6. Election of directors, if required

7. Unfinished business

8. New business

 

2.8 Informal Action by Shareholders.

Unless otherwise provided by law, any action required to be taken at a meeting of shareholders, or other action

which may be taken at a meeting of the shareholders, may be taken without a meeting if the shareholders give

unanimous written consent setting forth the action to be taken and signed by all shareholders entitled to vote on

the action.

 

ARTICLE III

Directors

 

3.1 General Powers.

The property, business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed and controlled under the direction of the

Board of Directors, and, except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these

Bylaws, all of the powers of the Corporation shall be vested in such Board. Such management and general control

will be by majority vote of the Board of Directors, with each Director having equal vote.

 

3.2 Number of Directors.

The number of Directors constituting the Board of Directors shall be initially set at three (3) and shall have a

maximum of (5).

 

3.3 Election and Removal of Directors.

(a) Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of shareholders to succeed those Directors whose terms

have expired and to fill any existing vacancies.

(b) Directors shall hold their offices a term of one year and until their successors are elected. Any Director

may be removed from office at a meeting called expressly for that purpose by the vote of shareholders

holding not less than a majority of the shares entitled to vote at an election of Directors.

(c) Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of the majority of the

remaining Directors, though less than a quorum of the Board, and the term of office of any Director so

elected shall expire at the next shareholders' meeting at which Directors are elected.

 

3.4 Quorum.

A majority of the number of Directors proscribed in these Bylaws shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of

business. The act of a majority of Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of

the Board of Directors. If less than a majority is present at a meeting, the majority of those present may adjourn

the meeting without further notice.

 

3.5 Regular Meetings of Directors.

An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held without notice other than this bylaw immediately after,

and at the same place as, the annual meeting of shareholders.

 

3.6 Special Meetings of Directors.

Special meetings of Directors may be called at the request of the President, other duly authorized officer or any

two Directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of Directors may designate the place and

time for holding any special meeting of Directors.

 

3.7 Notice.

Notice of any special meeting shall be given at least 10 days previously thereto by written notice delivered

personally or mailed to each director at his/her business address. If mailed, notice is deemed to be delivered when

deposited in the United States mail. The attendance of a Director at a meeting shall be deemed to be a waiver of

notice of such meeting unless the Director attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the

transaction of business at the meeting because the meeting is not properly called or convened. Meetings may be

held at any time without notice if all of the Directors are present, or if those not present waive notice in writing

either before or after the meeting.

 

3.8 Compensation.

By resolution of the Board, Directors may be allowed a fee and expenses for attendance at all meetings, but

nothing herein shall preclude Directors from serving the Corporation in other capacities and receiving

compensation for such other services.

 

3.9 Manner of Acting.

The act of the majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the

Directors.

 

3.10 Executive and Other Committees.

The Board of Directors may designate committees made up of Directors from time to time as the Directors see fit.

The purposes for which the committees are formed are to be designated by the Board. The committees may be

dissolved by affirmative vote of the Board of Directors.

 

3.11 Informal Action by Directors.

Unless otherwise provided by law, any action required to be taken at a meeting of Directors, or other action which

may be taken at a meeting of the Directors, may be taken without a meeting if the directors give unanimous

written consent setting forth the action to be taken and signed by all Directors entitled to vote on the action.

 

3.12 Indemnification.

The Corporation shall indemnify each of its directors, officers and employees whether or not then in service as

such, against all reasonable expenses actually and necessarily incurred by him or her in connection with the

defense of any litigation to which the individual may have been made a party because he or she is or was a

director, officer or employee of the Corporation. The individual shall have no right to reimbursement, however, in

relation to matters as to which he or she has been adjudged liable to the Corporation for negligence or misconduct

in the performance of his/her or her duties, or was derelict in the performance of his/her or her duty as director,

officer or employee.

The right to indemnity for expenses shall also apply to expenses of suits which are settled if the court having

jurisdiction of the matter shall approve of the settlement.

 

ARTICLE IV

Officers

 

4.1 Election of Officers; Terms.

The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Other officers, including a

Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, one or more Vice-Presidents, and assistant

and subordinate officers, may from time to time be elected by the Board of Directors. All officers shall hold office

until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors and until their successors are elected. Any two officers may

be combined in the same person as the Board of Directors may determine.

 

4.2 Removal of Officers; Vacancies.

Any officer of the Corporation may be removed summarily with or without cause, at any time, by the Board of

Directors. Vacancies may be filled by the Board of Directors.

 

4.3 Duties.

The officers of the Corporation shall have such duties as generally pertain to their respective offices as well as such

powers and duties as are prescribed by law or are hereinafter provided or as shall be conferred by the Board of

Directors.

 

4.4 Duties of the President.

Unless otherwise defined by the Board, the President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and

shall be primarily responsible for the implementation of policies of the Board of Directors and shall have authority

over the general management and direction of the business and operations of the Corporation and its divisions, if

any, subject only to the ultimate authority of the Board of Directors. In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice-

Chairman of the Board, or if there are no such officers, the President shall preside at all corporate meetings. The

President may sign and execute, in the name of the Corporation, share certificates, deeds, mortgages, bonds,

contracts or other instruments except in cases where the signing and the execution thereof shall be expressly

delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall

be required by law otherwise to be signed or executed.

In addition, the President shall perform all duties incident to the Office of the President and such other duties as

may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

 

4.5 Duties of the Vice-Presidents.

Each Vice-President, if any, shall have such powers and duties as may be assigned to him or her by the President or

the Board of Directors. Any Vice-President may sign and execute, in the name of the Corporation, deeds,

mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments authorized by the Board of Directors, except where the signing

and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or the President to some other officer

or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law or otherwise to be signed or executed.

 

4.6 Duties of the Treasurer.

The Treasurer shall have charge of and be responsible for all funds, securities, receipts and disbursements of the

Corporation, and shall deposit all monies and securities of the Corporation in such banks and depositories as shall

be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining adequate financial

accounts and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices; for the preparation of

appropriate operating budgets and financial statements; for the preparation and filing of all tax returns required by

law; and for the performance of all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be

assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors, the Finance Committee or the President. The Treasurer may sign

and execute in the name of the Corporation share certificates, deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other

instruments, except in cases where the signing and the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the

Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation or shall be required by law

or otherwise to be signed or executed.

 

4.7 Duties of the Secretary.

The Secretary shall act as secretary of all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders of the Corporation

and, when requested, shall also act as secretary of the meetings of the committees of the Board of Directors. The

Secretary shall keep and preserve the minutes of all such meetings in permanent books; see that all notices

required to be given by the Corporation are duly given and served; have custody of the seal of the Corporation and

shall affix the seal or cause it to be affixed to all share certificates of the Corporation and to all documents the

execution of which on behalf of the Corporation under its corporate seal is duly authorized in accordance with law

or the provisions of these Bylaws. The Secretary shall have custody of all deeds, leases, contracts and other

important corporate documents; have charge of the books, records and papers of the Corporation relating to its

organization and management as a Corporation; see that all reports, statements and other documents required by

law (except tax returns) are properly filed; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary

and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors or the President. The Secretary may designate

such subordinate officers or administrative personnel, as desirable, including Assistant Secretary, with the consent

of the Board of Directors to carry out the duties of the office.

 

4.8 Compensation.

The Board of Directors shall have authority to fix the compensation of all officers of the Corporation.

 

ARTICLE V

Capital Stock

 

5.1 Certificates.

Certificates shall represent the interest of each stockholder of the Corporation. They shall be numbered and

entered in the books of the Corporation as they are issued. They shall exhibit the holder's name and the number

of shares and shall be signed by the president or a vice-president and the treasurer or the secretary and shall bear

the corporate seal.

 

5.2 Lost, Destroyed and Mutilated Certificates.

Holders of the shares of the Corporation shall immediately notify the Corporation of any loss, destruction or

mutilation of the certificate thereof, and the Board of Directors may in its discretion cause new certificates for the

same number of shares to be issued to such shareholder upon the surrender of the mutilated certificate or upon

satisfactory proof of such loss or destruction.

 

5.3 Transfer of Shares.

The shares of the Corporation shall be transferable or assignable only on the books of the Corporation by the

holder in person or by attorney on surrender of the certificate for such shares duly endorsed and, if sought to be

transferred by attorney, accompanied by a written power of attorney to have the same transferred on the books

of the Corporation. The Corporation will recognize, however, the exclusive right of the person registered on its

books as the owner of shares to receive dividends and to vote as such owner.

 

5.4 Fixing Record Date.

For the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any

adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive a dividend payment, or in order to make a determination of

shareholders for any other proper purpose, the Board of Directors may fix in advance a date as the record date for

any such determination of shareholders. Such date may not be more than sixty days prior to the date on which the

particular action, requiring the determination of shareholders, is to be taken. If no record date is designated for

the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of a meeting shareholders or to vote at a meeting of

shareholders, or shareholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend, the date on which notices of the meeting

are mailed or the date on which the resolution of the Board of Directors declaring such dividend is adopted, as the

case may be, shall be the record date for such determination of shareholders. When a determination of

shareholders entitled to vote at any meeting of shareholders has been made as provided in this section, such

determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof.

 

ARTICLE VI

Miscellaneous Provisions

 

6.1 Seal.

The seal of the Corporation shall consist of a flat-faced circular die, of which there may be any number of

counterparts, on which there shall be engraved the word "Seal" and the name of the Corporation.

 

6.2 Fiscal Year.

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on such date and shall consist of such accounting periods as may be

fixed by the Board of Directors.

 

6.3 Checks, Notes and Drafts.

Checks, notes, drafts and other orders for the payment of money shall be signed by persons authorized by the

Board of Directors. However, when the Board of Directors so authorizes, the signature of any such person may be

a facsimile.

 

6.4 Amendment of Bylaws.

Unless proscribed by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws may be amended or changed at any meeting of

the Board of Directors by affirmative vote of a majority of the number of Directors fixed by these Bylaws. The

shareholders entitled to vote in respect of the election of Directors, however, shall have the power to rescind,

amend, alter or repeal any Bylaws and to enact Bylaws which, if expressly so provided, may not be amended,

altered or repealed by the Board of Directors.

 

6.5 Dividends.

The directors may declare, and the Corporation pay, dividends on its outstanding shares in the manner and upon

the terms and conditions provided by law.