Vermont § 861 - Powers of trustees to hold realty
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 861 — Powers of trustees to hold realty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 861. Powers of trustees to hold realty
- The trustees of the several circuits and stations of the United Methodist Church and
their successors in office shall have corporate powers, with perpetuity, for the purpose
of taking and holding real or personal estate to support religious worship or for
church sites, buildings, or parsonages and to maintain and support deaconesses’ homes
and other religious work. (Amended 1969, No. 180 (Adj
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 861
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 861 cover?
Section 861 ("Powers of trustees to hold realty") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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