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§ 5-311. Separation and new organization

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCorporations and Associations

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Corporations and Associations
Title 5. Special Types of Corporations (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Religious Corporations
Part I. In General
MD Code, Corporations and Associations, § 5-311
§ 5-311. Separation and new organization
Currentness
Separation
(a) Members of a church may separate from the church, form a house of worship, and employ a minister if:
(1) They are of sufficient number to form a house of worship and maintain a minister; and
(2) All debts and contracts incurred by them as members of the original church are discharged.
Benefits of incorporation
(b) When incorporated, the new church is entitled to the benefits of this subtitle relating to religious corporations.

Credits

Added by Acts 1975, c. 311, § 2, eff. July 1, 1975.
Formerly Art. 23, § 266.
MD Code, Corporations and Associations, § 5-311, MD CORP & ASSNS § 5-311
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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