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MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-325 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part III - United Methodist Church|Section 5-325 - Bylaws

    The bylaws of a religious corporation subject to this part:         (1)    Shall include, by reference or otherwise, the discipline of the United Methodist Church as from time to time authorized and declared by the general conference of that church; and        (2)    May not be inconsistent with that discipline.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-326 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part III - United Methodist Church|Section 5-326 - Holding of Property

    All assets owned by any Methodist Church, including any former Methodist Episcopal Church, Methodist Protestant Church, Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the Washington Methodist Conference, or Evangelical United Brethren Church, whether incorporated, unincorporated, or abandoned:         (1)    Shall be held by the trustees of the church in trust for the United Methodist Church; and        (2)    Are subject to the discipline, usage, and ministerial appointments of the United Methodist Church, as from time to time authorized and declared by the general conference of that church.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-327 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part III - United Methodist Church|Section 5-327 - Absence of Trust Clause in Deeds

    The absence of a trust clause in any deed or other conveyance executed before June 1, 1953, does not relieve or exclude a local church in any way from its Methodist connectional responsibilities or from the provisions of this part and does not absolve a local congregation or board of trustees of its responsibility to the United Methodist Church, if such an intent of the founders or the later congregations and boards of trustees is indicated by:         (1)    The conveyance of the assets to the trustees of the local church or any of its predecessors;        (2)    The use of the name, customs, and polity of the United Methodist Church in such a way as to be known to the community as part of this denomination; or        (3)    The acceptance of the pastorate of ministers appointed by a bishop of the United Methodist Church or employed by the superintendent of the district in which the local church is located.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-328 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part III - United Methodist Church|Section 5-328 - Assets of Certain Churches in Garrett County

    As to any local church in Garrett County that was affiliated formerly with the Evangelical United Brethren Church and that withdraws from the West Virginia United Methodist Conference, this part does not prevent the local church from retaining title to any assets controlled by it.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-329 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part IV - United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America|Section 5-329 - Scope of Part

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this part applies to every religious corporation formed in this State by a Presbyterian Church that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America.    (b)    This part does not apply to any Presbyterian Church incorporated by special act of the General Assembly.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-330 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part IV - United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America|Section 5-330 - Incorporation

    A religious corporation subject to this part may be incorporated only in conformity with the constitution of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and its successors.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-331 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part IV - United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America|Section 5-331 - Charters

    (a)    To the extent not prohibited by the Constitution of the United States or of this State, the charter of each religious corporation subject to this part and incorporated before June 1, 1957, is deemed to be amended to conform to the constitution of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and its successors, as from time to time in effect.    (b)    The charter of a religious corporation subject to this part may not be amended in any way that conflicts with the constitution of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and its successors, as from time to time in effect.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-332 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part IV - United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America|Section 5-332 - Trustees

    (a)    The trustees of a religious corporation subject to this part shall be elected by the congregation of the religious corporation in accordance with its charter.    (b)    If a vacancy exists in the office of trustee and the charter of the religious corporation does not provide for filling the vacancy, the congregation of the religious corporation may fill the vacancy.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-333 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part V - Protestant Episcopal Church, Diocese of Maryland|Section 5-333 - Scope of Part; Applicability of Part I

    (a)    This part applies to every religious corporation formed in this State by a parish or separate congregation that is in union with or intending to apply for union with the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Maryland, as created by Chapter 67, Acts of 1840.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection or otherwise in this part:            (i)    Part I of this subtitle applies to and regulates the corporate and temporal affairs of every religious corporation described in subsection (a) of this section, including those incorporated under Chapter 24, Acts of 1798, or by special act of the General Assembly; and            (ii)    To the extent not prohibited by the Constitution of the United States or of this State, the charter of each of them is deemed to be amended to conform to this subtitle until the charter otherwise is amended by the parish or separate congregation as provided in Part I of this subtitle.        (2)    As to any parish or separate congregation that was incorporated before the effective date of the State Constitution of 1851 and, therefore, has an irrepealable charter, unless that parish or separate congregation accepts, uses, enjoys, or in any way avails itself of any right, privilege, or advantage granted or conferred by any statute enacted after November 3, 1891:            (i)    Part I of this subtitle does not apply to the parish or separate congregation; and            (ii)    The parish or separate congregation continues to be governed by the statute under which it was incorporated.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-334 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part V - Protestant Episcopal Church, Diocese of Maryland|Section 5-334 - Regulation of Affairs

    (a)    (1)    Each religious corporation subject to this part may adopt bylaws to govern its corporate and temporal affairs, including the qualifications of voters at congregational meetings and the establishment of a minimum voting age of not less than 16.        (2)    Bylaws may be adopted if approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting at a regular or special congregational meeting called for that purpose.    (b)    Each religious corporation subject to this part is subject at all times to:        (1)    The organization, government, and discipline of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America; and        (2)    The constitution and canons of that church and of the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Maryland.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-335 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part V - Protestant Episcopal Church, Diocese of Maryland|Section 5-335 - Parish Boundaries

    (a)    This part does not affect the geographical boundaries of any parish, as distinguished from a separate congregation without prescribed geographical boundaries, in the Diocese of Maryland on July 1, 1973.    (b)    A parish may not be subdivided into a new parish or added in whole or in part to any existing parish unless approved by a majority vote of the vestry of each parish affected by the subdivision or addition.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-336 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part V - Protestant Episcopal Church, Diocese of Maryland|Section 5-336 - Corporate Existence and Rights Not Impaired

    This part does not diminish or impair in any way the corporate existence or the rights, powers, and privileges of any religious corporation that was incorporated before July 1, 1973, under Chapter 24, Acts of 1798, or by special act of the General Assembly.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-337 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part VI - Protestant Episcopal Church, Diocese of Easton|Section 5-337 - Scope of Part; Applicability of Part I

    (a)    This part applies to every religious corporation formed in this State by a parish or separate congregation that is in union with or intending to apply for union with the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Easton, as created by Chapter 23, Acts of 1870.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection or otherwise in this part:            (i)    Part I of this subtitle applies to and regulates the corporate and temporal affairs of every religious corporation described in subsection (a) of this section, including those incorporated under Chapter 24, Acts of 1798, or by special act of the General Assembly; and            (ii)    To the extent not prohibited by the Constitution of the United States or of this State, the charter of each of them is deemed to be amended to conform to this subtitle until the charter otherwise is amended by the parish or separate congregation as provided in Part I of this subtitle.        (2)    As to any parish or separate congregation that was incorporated before the effective date of the Maryland Constitution of 1851 and, therefore, has an irrepealable charter, unless that parish or separate congregation accepts, uses, enjoys, or in any way avails itself of any right, privilege, or advantage granted or conferred by any statute enacted after November 3, 1891:            (i)    Part I of this subtitle does not apply to the parish or separate congregation; and            (ii)    The parish or separate congregation continues to be governed by the statute under which it was incorporated.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-338 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 3 - Religious Corporations|Part VI - Protestant Episcopal Church, Diocese of Easton|Section 5-338 - Regulation of Affairs

    (a)    (1)    Each religious corporation subject to this part shall adopt bylaws to govern its corporate and temporal affairs.        (2)    Bylaws may be adopted by a majority of the qualified voters voting at a regular or special congregational meeting called for that purpose.    (b)    Each religious corporation subject to this part is subject at all times to the constitution and canons of the convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Easton and of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commission” means the Public Service Commission.    (c)    “Cooperative” means a corporation that:        (1)    Is organized under this subtitle; or        (2)    Becomes subject to this subtitle in the manner provided in this subtitle.    (d)    “Electric plant” means the material, equipment, and property owned by a cooperative and used or to be used for or in connection with electric service.    (e)    “Member” means a person or household that has been qualified and accepted for membership in a cooperative in accordance with its bylaws.    (f)    “Member–regulated cooperative” means a cooperative:        (1)    That provides retail electric service to its members on the Eastern Shore of Maryland; and        (2)    Whose board of directors has passed a binding resolution to operate as a member–regulated cooperative.    (g)    (1)    “Person” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article.        (2)    “Person” includes:            (i)    The State;            (ii)    A county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State; and            (iii)    A unit of federal, State, or local government.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 5-602 - Rules of Construction

    (a)    This subtitle shall be construed liberally.    (b)    The listing of one thing may not be construed to exclude similar things.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part II - Formation and Powers|Section 5-605 - Purpose

    A cooperative, nonprofit, membership corporation may be organized under this subtitle for the purpose of supplying, promoting, and extending the use of electricity.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part II - Formation and Powers|Section 5-606 - Formation Generally

    Five or more individuals or one or more cooperatives may organize a cooperative in the manner provided in this subtitle.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part II - Formation and Powers|Section 5-608 - Articles of Incorporation

    (a)    The articles of incorporation of a cooperative shall contain:        (1)    The name of the cooperative;        (2)    The address of the principal office of the cooperative;        (3)    The name and address of the resident agent of the cooperative;        (4)    The name and address of each incorporator;        (5)    The name and address of each director; and        (6)    A statement that the articles are executed in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    The articles of incorporation of a cooperative may contain any provision that:        (1)    Is consistent with this subtitle; and        (2)    Is considered necessary or advisable for the conduct of the business of the cooperative.    (c)    The articles of incorporation need not state the purpose for which the cooperative is organized or any of its corporate powers.    (d)    The articles of incorporation shall be signed by each incorporator and acknowledged by at least two of the incorporators, or on their behalf, if they are cooperatives.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part II - Formation and Powers|Section 5-609 - Amendment of Articles of Incorporation

    (a)    A cooperative may amend its articles of incorporation as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    A proposed amendment shall be submitted for consideration at an annual or special meeting of the members of the cooperative.        (2)    The proposed amendment shall be included in or attached to the notice of the meeting.        (3)    The proposed amendment and any change to the proposed amendment shall be approved by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the members voting on the matter.    (c)    If the proposed amendment and any change to the proposed amendment are approved by the members as provided in subsection (b) of this section:        (1)    Articles of amendment shall be signed and acknowledged for the cooperative by its chairman or vice-chairman and attested by its secretary; and        (2)    The seal of the cooperative shall be affixed to the articles.    (d)    The articles of amendment shall contain:        (1)    The name of the cooperative;        (2)    The address of the principal office of the cooperative;        (3)    The amendment to the articles of incorporation; and        (4)    A statement that the articles are executed in accordance with this subtitle.    (e)    The chairman or vice-chairman who signs the articles of amendment for the cooperative shall make and attach to the articles an affidavit stating that the cooperative has complied with the provisions of this section that relate to the articles.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part II - Formation and Powers|Section 5-610 - Name

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the name of a cooperative or foreign corporation doing business in the State under this subtitle shall include:            (i)    The words “Electric” and “Cooperative”; and            (ii)    The abbreviation “Inc.”.        (2)    A cooperative need not use any word specified under paragraph (1) of this subsection if:            (i)    The cooperative wishes to do business in another state and is or would be precluded from doing business in that state because of the inclusion of the word in its name; and            (ii)    An affidavit stating the cooperative’s reason for not using the word is:                1.    Made and filed with the Department by the cooperative’s chairman or vice–chairman; or                2.    Made by a person who signs articles of incorporation, consolidation, merger, or conversion for the cooperative and filed, together with the articles, with the Department.    (b)    The name of a cooperative shall be distinguishable on the records of the Department as provided under § 1–504 of this article.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-611 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part II - Formation and Powers|Section 5-611 - Bylaws

    (a)    The board of directors shall adopt the initial bylaws of a cooperative after an incorporation, conversion, merger, or consolidation.    (b)    After adoption of the initial bylaws, the members shall adopt, amend, or repeal the bylaws by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members voting on the matter at a meeting of the members.    (c)    The bylaws:        (1)    Shall state the rights and duties of members and directors; and        (2)    May contain other provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the cooperative that are consistent with this subtitle and the articles of incorporation.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-612 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part II - Formation and Powers|Section 5-612 - Districts

    (a)    The bylaws may provide for the division of the territory served or to be served by a cooperative into two or more districts for any purpose, including the nomination and election of directors.    (b)    If the bylaws provide for districts, the bylaws shall establish:        (1)    The boundaries of the districts or the manner of establishing the boundaries;        (2)    The manner of changing the boundaries; and        (3)    The manner in which the districts shall function.    (c)    A member may not vote by proxy or by mail at a district meeting.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-615 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part III - Members|Section 5-615 - Members

    (a)    (1)    Each incorporator of a cooperative shall be a member of the cooperative.        (2)    A person other than an incorporator may become a member of the cooperative if the person agrees to use electricity or other services supplied by the cooperative when the electricity or services are made available through the cooperative’s facilities.    (b)    The bylaws may provide additional qualifications for and limitations on membership.    (c)    The membership of a member of a cooperative who agrees to use electricity shall terminate if:        (1)    The member does not use electricity supplied by the cooperative within 6 months after it is made available to the member; or        (2)    The cooperative does not make electricity available to the member within 2 years after the person becomes a member or within any shorter period provided by the bylaws of the cooperative.    (d)    A husband and wife may hold a joint membership in a cooperative.    (e)    Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, membership in a cooperative is not transferable.    (f)    (1)    A member of a cooperative is not liable for the debts of the cooperative.        (2)    The property of a member of a cooperative is not subject to execution for the debts of the cooperative.
MD. Corporations and Associations Code Ann. §  5-616 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Corporations and Associations|Title 5 - Special Types of Corporations|Subtitle 6 - Electric Cooperatives|Part III - Members|Section 5-616 - Meetings of Members

    (a)    An annual meeting of the members of a cooperative shall be held at the time and place provided in the bylaws.    (b)    A special meeting of the members of a cooperative may be called by:        (1)    The chairman;        (2)    A majority of the board of directors; or        (3)    Not less than 10% of the members.