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Maryland Code, Corporations and Associations § 5-302

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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