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DC Code § 29-937 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - General Cooperative Associations|§ 29-937. Compliance with chapter; not in restraint of trade

The fact that economic activity of a limited cooperative association, a subsidiary, or a related entity, is organized under this chapter shall not in itself cause the activity to be considered a conspiracy, a combination in restraint of trade, an illegal monopoly, or an attempt to lessen competition or fix prices arbitrarily.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 29-942. 1981 Ed., § 29-1142. 1973 Ed., § 29-842. Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1001.08.
DC Code § 29-938 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - General Cooperative Associations|§ 29-938. Chapter 3 of this title applicable to associations

Chapter 3 of this title shall apply to associations formed under this chapter, except to the extent that it is in conflict with this chapter.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)
DC Code § 29-939 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - General Cooperative Associations|§ 29-939. Taxation; annual license fee

Associations formed under this chapter, and foreign corporations and associations admitted under § 29-936 to do business in the District, shall pay an annual license fee established by the Mayor by rule.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 29-944. 1981 Ed., § 29-1144. 1973 Ed., § 29-844.
DC Code § 29-1101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1101. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act of 2010”.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 1 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1102. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Established practices” means the practices used by an unincorporated nonprofit association without material change during the most recent 5 years of its existence or, if it has existed for less than 5 years, during its entire existence. (2) “Governing principles” means the agreements, whether oral, in a record, or implied from its established practices, that govern the purpose or operation of an unincorporated nonprofit association and the rights and obligations of its members and managers. The term “governing principles” shall include any amendment or restatement of the agreements constituting the governing principles. (3) “Manager” means a person that is responsible, alone or in concert with others, for the management of an unincorporated nonprofit association. (4) “Member” means a person that, under the governing principles, may participate in the selection of persons authorized to manage the affairs of the unincorporated nonprofit association or in the development of the policies and activities of the association. (5) “Unincorporated nonprofit association” means an unincorporated organization, consisting of 2 or more members joined under an agreement that is oral, in a record, or implied from conduct, for one or more common, nonprofit purposes. The term “unincorporated nonprofit association” shall not include: (A) A trust; (B) A marriage, domestic partnership, common law domestic relationship, civil union, or other domestic living arrangement; (C) An organization formed under any other statute that governs the organization and operation of unincorporated associations; (D) A joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or tenancy by the entireties even if the co-owners share use of the property for a nonprofit purpose; or (E) A relationship under an agreement in a record that expressly provides that the relationship between the parties does not create an unincorporated nonprofit association.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 2 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1103. Relation to other law

A statute governing a specific type of unincorporated nonprofit association shall prevail over an inconsistent provision in this chapter, to the extent of the inconsistency.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 3 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1104. Governing law

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the law of the District shall govern the operation in the District of all unincorporated nonprofit associations formed or operating in the District. (b) Unless the governing principles specify a different jurisdiction, the law of the jurisdiction in which an unincorporated nonprofit association has its main place of activities shall govern the internal affairs of the association.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 4 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1105 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1105. Legal entity; duration; powers

(a) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall be a legal entity distinct from its members and managers. (b) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall have perpetual duration unless the governing principles specify otherwise. (c) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall have the same powers as an individual to do all things necessary or convenient to carry on its purposes. (d) An unincorporated nonprofit association may engage in profit-making activities, but profits from any activities shall be used or set aside for the association’s nonprofit purposes.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 5 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1106. Ownership and transfer of property

(a) An unincorporated nonprofit association may acquire, hold, encumber, or transfer in its name an interest in property. (b) An unincorporated nonprofit association may be a beneficiary of a trust or contract, a legatee, or a devisee.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(k)(2), 59 DCR 13171.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 deleted “real or personal” preceding “property” in (a). Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 6 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act). Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 29-1107 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1107. Statement of authority as to real property

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “statement of authority” means a statement authorizing a person to transfer an interest in real property held in the name of an unincorporated nonprofit association. (b) An interest in real property held in the name of an unincorporated nonprofit association may be transferred by a person authorized to do so in a statement of authority filed by the association with the Mayor. (c) A statement of authority shall set forth: (1) The name of the unincorporated nonprofit association; (2) The address in the District, including the street address, if any, of the association, or, if the association does not have an address in the District, its out-of-state address; (3) That the association is an unincorporated nonprofit association; and (4) The name, title, or position of a person authorized to transfer an interest in real property held in the name of the association. (d) A statement of authority shall be executed in the same manner as a deed by a person other than the person authorized in the statement to transfer the interest. (e) A document effecting an amendment, revocation, or cancellation of a statement of authority, or stating that the statement is unauthorized or erroneous, shall meet the requirements for execution and filing of an original statement. (f) Unless canceled earlier, a filed statement of authority and its most recent amendment shall expire 5 years after the date of the most recent filing. (g) If the record title to real property is in the name of an unincorporated nonprofit association and the statement of authority is delivered to the Mayor for filing, the authority of the person named in the statement to transfer shall be conclusive in favor of a person that gives value without notice that the person lacks authority.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(k)(3), 59 DCR 13171.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 substituted “delivered to the Mayor for filing” for “filed with the Mayor” in (g). Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 7 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act). Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 29-1108 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1108. Liability

(a) A debt, obligation, or other liability of an unincorporated nonprofit association, whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise shall: (1) Be solely the debt, obligation, or other liability of the association; and (2) Not become the debt, obligation, or other liability of a member or manager solely by reason of the member acting as a member or the manager acting as a manager. (b) A person’s status as a member or manager of shall not prevent or restrict law other than this chapter from imposing liability on the person or the association because of the person’s conduct.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 8 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1109 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1109. Assertion and defense of claims

(a) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall have the capacity to sue and be sued in its own name. (b) A member or a manager may assert a claim the member or manager has against an unincorporated nonprofit association. An association may assert a claim it has against a member or a manager.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 9 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1110 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1110. Effect of judgment or order

A judgment or order against an unincorporated nonprofit association shall not by itself [be] a judgment or order against a member or manager.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 10 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1111. Member has no agency power

A member of an unincorporated nonprofit association shall not be an agent of the association solely by reason of being a member.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 15 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1112 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1112. Approval by members

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the governing principles, an unincorporated nonprofit association shall have the approval of its members to: (1) Admit, suspend, dismiss, or expel a member; (2) Select and dismiss a manager; (3) Adopt, amend, or repeal the governing principles; (4) Sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of all, or substantially all, of the association’s property, with or without the association’s goodwill, outside the ordinary course of its activities; (5) Dissolve under § 29-1124 or merge under § 29-1126; (6) Undertake any other act outside the ordinary course of the association’s activities; or (7) Determine the policy and purposes of the association. (b) An unincorporated nonprofit association shall have the approval of the members to do any other act or exercise a right that the governing principles require to be approved by members.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1118. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 16 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1113 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1113. Procedural requirements for member meetings

(a) Unless an unincorporated nonprofit association’s governing principles provide otherwise: (1) Approval of a matter by the members shall require an affirmative majority of the votes cast at a meeting of members; and (2) Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter that is submitted for approval by members. (b) The governing principles may provide for the: (1) Calling, location, and timing of member meetings; (2) Notice and quorum requirements for member meetings; (3) Conduct of member meetings; (4) Taking of action by the members by consent without a meeting or casting ballots; and (5) Participation by members in a member meeting by telephone or other means of electronic communication. (c) If the governing principles do not provide for a matter described in subsection (b) of this section, customary usages and principles of parliamentary law and procedure apply.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(k)(4), 59 DCR 13171.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 substituted “Procedural requirements for member meetings” for “Member Meeting, voting and notice requirements” in the section heading; substituted “the members” for “members” in (a)(1); rewrote (b); and added (c). Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 17 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act). Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.
DC Code § 29-1114 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1114. Duties of member

(a) A member shall not have a fiduciary duty to an unincorporated nonprofit association or to another member solely by being a member. (b) A member shall discharge the duties to the unincorporated nonprofit association and the other members and exercise any rights under this chapter consistent with the governing principles and the obligation of good faith and fair dealing.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1123. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 18 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1115 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1115. Admission, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion of member

(a) A person shall become a member and may be suspended, dismissed, or expelled in accordance with the association’s governing principles. If there are no applicable governing principles, a person shall become a member or be suspended, dismissed, or expelled from an association only by a vote of its members. A person shall not be admitted as a member without the person’s consent. (b) Unless the governing principles provide otherwise, the suspension, dismissal, or expulsion of a member shall not relieve the member from any unpaid capital contribution, dues, assessments, fees, or other obligation incurred, or commitment made, by the member before the suspension, dismissal, or expulsion.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 19 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1116 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1116. Member’s resignation

(a) A member may resign as a member in accordance with the governing principles. In the absence of applicable governing principles, a member may resign at any time. (b) Unless the governing principles provide otherwise, resignation of a member shall not relieve the member from any unpaid capital contribution, dues, assessments, fees, or other obligation incurred or commitment made by the member before resignation.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 20 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1117 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1117. Membership interest not transferable

Except as otherwise provided in the governing principles, a member’s interest or any right under the governing principles shall not be transferable.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 21 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1118 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1118. Selection of managers; management rights of managers

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or the governing principles: (1) Only the members shall select a manager or managers; (2) A manager may be a member or a nonmember; (3) If a manager is not selected, all members shall be managers; (4) Each manager has equal rights in the management and conduct of the association’s activities; (5) All matters relating to the activities shall be decided by its managers, except for matters reserved for approval by members in § 29-1112; and (6) A difference among managers shall be decided by a majority of the managers.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 22 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1119 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1119. Duties of manager

(a) A manager shall owe to the unincorporated nonprofit association and to its members the fiduciary duties of loyalty and care. (b) A manager shall manage the unincorporated nonprofit association in good faith, in a manner the manager reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the association, and with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as a prudent person would reasonably exercise in a similar position and under similar circumstances. A manager may rely in good faith upon any opinion, report, statement, or other information provided by another person that the manager reasonably believes is a competent and reliable source for the information. (c) After full disclosure of all material facts, a specific act or transaction that would otherwise violate the duty of loyalty by a manager may be authorized or ratified by a majority of the members that are not interested directly or indirectly in the act or transaction. (d) A manager that makes a business judgment in good faith satisfies the duties specified in subsection (a) of this section if the manager: (1) Is not interested, directly or indirectly, in the subject of the business judgment and is otherwise able to exercise independent judgment; (2) Is informed with respect to the subject of the business judgment to the extent the manager reasonably believes to be appropriate under the circumstances; and (3) Believes that the business judgment is in the best interests of the unincorporated nonprofit association and in accordance with its purposes. (e) The governing principles in a record may limit or eliminate the liability of a manager to the unincorporated nonprofit association or its members for damages for any action taken, or for failure to take any action, as a manager, except liability for: (1) The amount of financial benefit improperly received by a manager; (2) An intentional infliction of harm on the association or one or more of its members; (3) An intentional violation of criminal law; (4) Breach of the duty of loyalty; or (5) Improper distributions.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 29-1123. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 23 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
DC Code § 29-1120 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]|Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations|§ 29-1120. Procedural requirements for manager meetings

(a) The governing principles may provide for the: (1) Calling, location, and timing of manager meetings; (2) Notice and quorum requirements for manager meetings; (3) Conduct of manager meetings; (4) Taking of action by the managers by consent without a meeting; and (5) Participation by managers in a manager meeting by telephone or other means of electronic communication. (b) If the governing principles do not provide for a matter described in subsection (a) of this section, customary usages and principles of parliamentary law and procedure apply.  (July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 5, 2013, D.C. Law 19-210, § 2(k)(5), 59 DCR 13171.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-210 rewrote the section. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based on § 24 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act). Application of Law 19-210: Section 7 of D.C. Law 19-210 provided that the act shall apply as of January 1, 2012.