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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Church” means any church, religious society, or congregation of any sect, order, or denomination.
(c) “Plan” includes any plan, agreement, or regulation adopted under § 5-302 of this subtitle.
(d) “Record book” means the book in which the proceedings of the religious corporation are recorded.
(e) “Trustees” means:
(1) As to a religious corporation subject to Part II of this subtitle, the corporators appointed or elected as provided in that part; and
(2) As to a religious corporation subject to Part V, Part VI, or Part VII of this subtitle, the members of the vestry.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Corporations and Associations § 5-301 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/corporations-and-associations/md-code-corp-and-assns-sect-5-301/
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