§ 5-302. Formation and plan of religious corporation

MD Corp & Assn Code § 5-302 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The adult members of a church may form a religious corporation as provided in this part.

(b)    The members shall:

(1)    Elect at least four individuals to act as trustees in the name of and on behalf of the church; and

(2)    Prepare a plan of the church.

(c)    The plan shall include:

(1)    The purposes for which the religious corporation is formed;

(2)    The name of the religious corporation and the church;

(3)    The time and manner for election and succession of trustees; and

(4)    The exact qualifications of individuals eligible:

(i)    To vote at elections; and

(ii)    To be elected to office.