Massachusetts § 46 - Powers of corporation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 46 — Powers of corporation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46. Powers of corporation
Section 46. Such corporation may receive, hold and manage all real and personal property belonging to such church; may sell and convey the same; and may hold in trust gifts, grants, bequests or devises to such church for the support of public worship and for other religious purposes; but all the property belonging to any one church or parish and held by such corporation shall never exceed one hundred thousand dollars exclusive of the church buildings.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 46
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 46 cover?
Section 46 ("Powers of corporation") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 46?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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