North Carolina § 55A-16-05 - Limitations on use of membership list.
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§ 55A-16-05. Limitations on use of membership list.
Without consent of the board of directors, a membership list or any part thereof shall not be obtained or used by any person for any purpose unrelated to a member's interest as a member. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and without the consent of the board, a membership list or any part thereof shall not be: Used to solicit money or property unless such money or property will be used solely to solicit the votes of the members in an election to be held by the corporation; Used for any commercial purpose; or Sold to or purchased by any person. History (1993, c. 398, s. 1; 1995, c. 509, s. 33.) NORTH CAROLINA COMMENTARY This section had no counterpart in the prior law and was adapted from the Model Act.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 55A-16-05 ("Limitations on use of membership list.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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