2012 District of Columbia Code
Section 29-1105

Legal entity; duration; powers

(a) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall be a legal entity distinct from its members and managers.

(b) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall have perpetual duration unless the governing principles specify otherwise.

(c) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall have the same powers as an individual to do all things necessary or convenient to carry on its purposes.

(d) An unincorporated nonprofit association may engage in profit-making activities, but profits from any activities shall be used or set aside for the association's nonprofit purposes.

CREDIT(S)

(July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 18-378, see notes under § 29-101.01.
Editor's Notes
Former § 29-1105 has been recodified as § 29A-1105.
Uniform Law:
This section is based on § 5 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act) . See Vol. 6B , Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition or ULA Database on Westlaw.

Current through September 13, 2012

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