2013 Maryland Code
CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
§ 5-301 - Definitions
§5-301.
(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 or Part VI of this subtitle, the members of the vestry.
§ 5-301 - 1. Scope of part
Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or in any other provision of law, this part applies to every religious corporation formed in this State by any church.
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