2013 Maryland Code
CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
§ 5-302 - Formation and plan of religious corporation
§5-302.
(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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