Maryland § 5-320
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-320, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-320.
(a) The corporators may amend the charter of a religious corporation formed under this part at any time they consider appropriate.
(b) (1) If an amendment is adopted under this section, the corporators shall adopt and sign articles of amendment for the religious corporation. These articles shall set forth the amendment and state that the amendment was approved by the corporators.
(2) At least three of the corporators shall acknowledge the articles and verify under oath the matters and facts contained in the articles.
(3) The corporators shall file the articles of amendment for record with the Department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-320
What does Maryland Code § 5-320 cover?
Section 5-320 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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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