New Jersey § 16:1-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:1-20.
Whenever two or more incorporated religious societies of the same denomination agree
to consolidate or unite into one, with the approval thereof by the presbytery, classis
or other like governing body of their denomination within whose jurisdiction they
are located, the trustees, or other like bodies of the two societies, may make a certificate
under the seal of each corporation, signed by the president and attested by the secretary
of each, setting forth that such societies have consolidated or united and the name
selected for the new organization, which certificate shall be transmitted to the clerk
of the county in which they are located, who shall forthwith record the same. Thereupon the societies shall be consolidated or united into one corporation under
the name so selected.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:1-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-20 cover?
Section 16:1-20 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 16:1-20?
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