Delaware § 5501 - Scope of chapter; provisions exclusive.
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§ 5501. Scope of chapter; provisions exclusive.
(a) This chapter applies only to domestic mutual benefit associations as defined in § 5502 of this title.
(b) This title shall not apply to such associations unless contained or referred to in this chapter.
18 Del. C. 1953, § 5501; 56 Del. Laws, c. 380, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Delaware Code § 5501 cover?
Section 5501 ("Scope of chapter; provisions exclusive.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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