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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Unless otherwise prohibited by its articles or bylaws, a nonprofit corporation, including a charitable corporation, may modify its purposes by:
(a) Amending its articles or bylaws in accordance with this chapter and with those documents; and
(b) Making provision for any gift restrictions as defined in RCW 24.03A.185, either by ensuring continued adherence to those restrictions or by obtaining modification as provided in RCW 24.03A.190.
(2) A decision to modify the corporation's purposes is subject to judicial review only with respect to violations of this chapter or other applicable law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 24. Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit) § 24.03A.135. Power to modify purposes - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-24-corporations-and-associations-nonprofit/wa-rev-code-24-03a-135/
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