Pennsylvania § 5511 - Establishment of subordinate units.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5511 — Establishment of subordinate units., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5511. Establishment of subordinate units.
A nonprofit corporation may establish and terminate local branches, chapters, councils, clubs, churches, lodges, parishes or other subordinate units regardless of their designation, form of government, incorporated or unincorporated status or relationship to the corporation or other supervising and controlling organization of which the corporation is a member or with which it is in allegiance and to which it is subordinate.
(July 9, 2013, P.L.476, No.67, eff. 60 days)
2013 Amendment. Act 67 reenacted section 5511.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5511
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5511 cover?
Section 5511 ("Establishment of subordinate units.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 5511?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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