Maryland § 5-611
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-611, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-611.
(a) The board of directors shall adopt the initial bylaws of a cooperative after an incorporation, conversion, merger, or consolidation.
(b) After adoption of the initial bylaws, the members shall adopt, amend, or repeal the bylaws by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members voting on the matter at a meeting of the members.
(c) The bylaws:
(1) Shall state the rights and duties of members and directors; and
(2) May contain other provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the cooperative that are consistent with this subtitle and the articles of incorporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-611
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Section 5-611 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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