(a) This chapter applies to statutory close corporations to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of this article.

(b) This article applies to a professional corporation organized under Chapter 7 of this title, known as the ‘‘Georgia Professional Corporation Act,’’ whose articles of incorporation contain the statement required by Code Section 14-7-3, except insofar as the ‘‘Georgia Professional Corporation Act’’ contains inconsistent provisions, if such professional corporation’s articles of incorporation also contain the statement required by subsection (a) of Code Section 14-2-902.

(c) This article does not repeal or modify any statute or rule of law that is or would apply to a corporation that is organized under this chapter or Chapter 7 of this title, known as the ‘‘Georgia Professional Corporation Act’’ and that does not elect to become a statutory close corporation under Code Section 14-2-902.