Common use of Later Joinder by States Clause in Contracts

Later Joinder by States. Should the Settling States and CVS elect to proceed with the Agreement, then an Eligible State may become a Settling State after the Preliminary Agreement Date only with the consent of CVS, in its sole discretion. If an Eligible State becomes a Settling State more than sixty (60) calendar days after the Preliminary Agreement Date, but on or before May 31, 2023, then the Subdivisions in that Eligible State that become Participating Subdivisions within ninety (90) calendar days of that Eligible State becoming a Settling State shall be considered Initial Participating Subdivisions. An Eligible State may not become a Settling State after May 31, 2023.