Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 5-302
This is the official text of Md. Code, Corporations and Associations § 5-302, part of Maryland’s Code, Corporations and Associations — governs the formation and operation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.
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§5–302.
Official statutory text
(a) The adult members of a church may form a religious corporation as provided in this part.
(b) The members shall:
(1) Elect at least four individuals to act as trustees in the name of and on behalf of the church; and
(2) Prepare a plan of the church.
(c) The plan shall include:
(1) The purposes for which the religious corporation is formed;
(2) The name of the religious corporation and the church;
(3) The time and manner for election and succession of trustees; and
(4) The exact qualifications of individuals eligible:
(i) To vote at elections; and
(ii) To be elected to office.
(b) The members shall:
(1) Elect at least four individuals to act as trustees in the name of and on behalf of the church; and
(2) Prepare a plan of the church.
(c) The plan shall include:
(1) The purposes for which the religious corporation is formed;
(2) The name of the religious corporation and the church;
(3) The time and manner for election and succession of trustees; and
(4) The exact qualifications of individuals eligible:
(i) To vote at elections; and
(ii) To be elected to office.
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