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SC Code § 33-36-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-210. Articles of incorporation.

 (A) Corporations not-for-profit may be organized pursuant to this chapter by any three or more persons who make, subscribe, acknowledge, and file articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State, and obtain approval from the Secretary of State when the articles of incorporation comply with this chapter.  The written articles of incorporation must contain:  (1) the name of the proposed corporation, which must include the word "Incorporated" or "Inc.". The name may not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, the name of another domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in this State;  (2) the purpose for which the corporation is organized;  (3) the qualification of members and the manner of their admission;  (4) the term for which the corporation is to exist, which may be perpetual;  (5) by what officers the affairs of the corporation are to be managed and the times at which they are to be elected or appointed;  (6) the names of the officers who are to serve until the first election or appointment pursuant to the articles of incorporation;  (7) the number of persons constituting the first governing board, which may not be less than three, and the names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as board members, managers, or officers until the first election;  (8) by whom the bylaws of the corporation are to be made, altered, or rescinded;  (9) by whom and in what manner amendments to the articles of incorporation may be proposed and adopted;  (10) the name and address of the corporation's registered agent for service of process;  (11) any provision which the incorporators choose to insert for the conduct of the affairs of the corporation and any provision creating, dividing, limiting, and regulating the powers of the corporation, the board members, managers, or officers not in conflict with this chapter, except that the articles of incorporation do not need to enumerate the powers in Sections 33-36-260 and 33-36-270; and  (12) the signatures of not less than three natural persons competent to contract and an acknowledgment by all of the subscribers before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments.  (B) The original articles of incorporation must be filed with the Secretary of State for approval by any method approved by the Secretary of State. A duplicate copy, signed and acknowledged, also may be filed.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-220. When corporation constituted.

 When the articles of incorporation conforming to Section 33-36-210 have been filed with the Secretary of State and the specified filing fee has been paid, the subscribers and their associates and successors constitute a corporation. A duplicate received with the original must be endorsed, certified, and returned to the person from whom it was received upon payment of the fee required for certified copies.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-230. Fees.

 Upon filing articles of incorporation or amendments, or other paper relating to the incorporation, merger, consolidation, or dissolution of a corporation not-for-profit with the Secretary of State, the following fees must be paid:  (1) a filing fee of ten dollars for the filing and approval of articles of incorporation;  (2) a fee of one dollar for the first page, fifty cents for each additional page, and two dollars for authentication for furnishing certified copies of articles of incorporation or other documents concerning a corporation not-for-profit;  (3) a fee of five dollars in each case for filing papers relating to dissolution or amendment of articles of incorporation.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-240. Amendment of charter and articles of incorporation.

 A corporation incorporated pursuant to this chapter may amend its charter as provided in its bylaws. The articles of incorporation may be amended and the amendment incorporated into the articles only if the amendment has been filed with the Secretary of State and all filing fees have been paid.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-250. Conformance to provisions of Sections 33-36-10 and 33-36-20.

 The Secretary of State shall conform articles of incorporation supplied by his office for "corporations not-for-profit" to the provisions of Sections 33-36-10 and 33-36-20. In addition, any other forms supplied by the Secretary of State which may be required of a corporation not- for-profit must be conformed to the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-260 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-260. Powers.

 A corporation not-for-profit organized pursuant to this chapter, unless otherwise provided in its articles of incorporation or by law, has the power to:  (1) have succession by its corporate name for the period provided for in its articles of incorporation;  (2) sue and be sued and appear and defend in all actions and proceedings in its corporate name to the same extent as a natural person;  (3) adopt and use and alter a common corporate seal;  (4) elect or appoint officers and agents as its affairs require and allow them reasonable compensation;  (5) adopt, change, amend, and repeal bylaws, not inconsistent with law or its articles of incorporation, for the administration of the affairs of the corporation and the exercise of its corporate powers;  (6) increase, by vote of its members cast as the bylaws direct, the numbers of its board members, managers, or officers so that the number is not less than three;  (7) make contracts and incur liabilities, borrow money at the rates of interest the corporation determines, issue its notes, bonds, and other obligations, secure its obligations by mortgage, and pledge all or any of its property, franchises, or income;  (8) conduct its affairs, carry on its operations, and have offices and exercise the powers granted by this chapter in any state, territory, district, or possession of the United States or any foreign country;  (9) purchase, take, receive, lease, take by gift, devise or bequest, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, use, or otherwise deal in and with real or personal property, or any interest in it, wherever situated;  (10) acquire, enjoy, utilize, and dispose of patents, copyrights, and trademarks and licenses and other rights or interests in them;  (11) sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all or part of its property and assets;  (12) purchase, take, receive, subscribe for, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, vote, use, employ, sell, mortgage, lend, pledge, or otherwise dispose of and otherwise use and deal in and with shares and other interests in, or obligations of, other domestic or foreign corporations, whether for profit or not for profit, associations, partnerships, or individuals, or direct or indirect obligations of the United States, or other government, state, territory, governmental district, municipality, or an instrumentality of them;  (13) lend money for its corporate purposes, invest and reinvest its funds, and take and hold real and personal property as security for the payment of funds loaned or invested;  (14) make donations for the public welfare or for religious, charitable, scientific, educational, or other similar purposes;  (15) have and exercise all powers necessary or convenient to effect the purposes for which the corporation is organized.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-270 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-270. Additional powers.

 (A) In addition to the general powers of nonprofit corporations contained within Section 33-36-260, nonprofit corporations created pursuant to this chapter may:  (1) engage in the business of supplying water or sewage disposal, or a combination of water and sewer services, and provide other services and facilities including, but not limited to, fire protection services, ambulance services, and medical clinic facilities to individuals, corporations, and political subdivisions within the geographical area specified within the articles of incorporation, including water districts;  (2) exercise, in connection with water or sewage disposal business, the power of eminent domain as prescribed in Section 6-13-50(19);  (3) borrow funds and contract with municipalities, counties, and other political subdivisions for the provision of services and facilities including, but not limited to, fire protection services, ambulance services, and medical clinic facilities in accordance with this chapter and the Rural Development Act of 1972.  (B) Counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions may contract with nonprofit corporations for those purposes, and water and sewer authorities also may make provision for fire protection. Before providing any of the services authorized in this section, a nonprofit corporation or a group intending to organize a nonprofit corporation must notify the governing body of the county or municipality in which the service is to be provided of its intention and the nature of the service. The governing body shall have a period of ninety days from the date of the notification to approve the request to provide the services or inform the person requesting permission to provide the service that the governing body intends to provide for the service as a public function of government. The notification of intent by the governing body must include a detailed description of the area to be served, the services to be provided, and the time schedule under which the service will be available from the county or municipality. Failure to notify the corporation within ninety days of the governing body's approval or intent to serve is considered approval.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-280 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-280. Nonprofit corporations providing water supply or sewage disposal; exemption from rate regulation.

 The rates charged for services furnished by a nonprofit corporation created for the purpose of providing water supply or sewage disposal, or a combination of those services, are not subject to supervision or regulation by a state board, commission, or agency or department or division of it.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-290 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-290. Effect of irregularity in complying with provisions of chapter.

 An irregularity in complying with the provisions of this chapter does not vitiate the incorporation until a direct proceeding to set aside and annul the charter is instituted by the proper authorities of the State. All acts done and contracts entered into have the same force and effect as if no irregularity had existed.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-300. Amendment of bylaws; emergency bylaws.

 The original bylaws of a corporation not-for-profit must be adopted by its incorporators. After that, bylaws must be adopted, amended, or repealed by the members, except that the corporation's governing body may enact emergency bylaws in the same manner as provided for nonprofit corporations in Section 33-31-207. The governing board also may adopt changes to the bylaws by a two-thirds vote when necessary to conform with state or federal laws governing the operation of the corporation or the services provided by the corporation. This power to amend the bylaws by the board may not be used to conform to permissive powers granted in state or federal legislation or to undertake services not already provided by the corporation.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-410 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-410. Use of services provided as condition of membership.

 A person who is not an incorporator may not become a member of a corporation not-for-profit unless the person agrees to use the services furnished by the corporation when the service is available through its facilities. The bylaws of a corporation not-for-profit may provide that a person, including an incorporator, ceases to be a member if he fails or refuses to use the services made available by the corporation. The bylaws may prescribe additional qualifications and limitations in respect to membership.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-420 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-420. Annual meetings.

 (A) An annual meeting of the membership of a corporation not-for-profit must be held at times provided in the bylaws. A special meeting of the membership may be called by a majority of its governing board, by not less than ten percent of the membership, or by the principal officer of its governing board.  (B) Meetings must be held at places provided in the bylaws and, in the absence of a provision, the principal office of the corporation is the location of all meetings.  (C) Except as otherwise provided, written or printed notice stating the time and place of each meeting of members and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose for which the meeting is called, must be given to each member, personally or by mail, not less than ten nor more than twenty-five days before the date of the meeting.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-430 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-430. Quorum.

 A quorum must be provided in the bylaws, except that the number required by the bylaws may not be less than the number of the governing board who conduct the business of the corporation between meetings of the membership.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-440 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-440. Voting.

 Each member is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a membership meeting. Voting must be in person, unless the bylaws provide specifically for voting by proxy and the conditions under which proxy voting may be exercised.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-450 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-450. Member petitions.

 (A) Notwithstanding another provision of this chapter, any proposition embodied in a petition signed by at least ten percent of the members of the corporation, except for dissolution or sale of a substantial portion of the assets of the corporation, must be submitted to the members of the corporation. The submission to the membership must occur at a special meeting of the membership held within forty-five days after the presentation of the petition unless the next annual meeting of members falls within ninety days after the presentation or unless the petition requests the issue be raised at the annual meeting.  (B) The approval of the board is not required for a proposition signed by ten percent of the membership, except for dissolution or the vote to sell a substantial portion of the assets of the corporation, to be submitted to the membership for vote and adopted at a regular or special meeting.  (C) The board must exercise its best efforts to carry out the directives of the membership which are adopted pursuant to a ten percent or greater membership petition, and failure by a board member to exercise his best efforts to carry out the directive is just cause for removal from the board.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-460 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-460. Private property of members exempted from liability for debt of corporation.

 The private property of the members of a corporation not-for-profit is exempt from execution for the debts of the corporation, and a member is not liable or responsible for debts of the corporation.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-610. Governing board; powers; membership.

 (A) The business and affairs of the corporation must be managed by a board of not less than three persons, each of whom must be a member of the corporation or an agent of a corporation which is a member. If a husband and wife hold a joint membership in a corporation not-for-profit one, but not both, may be elected to the board.  (B) The board may exercise all the powers of a corporation not-for-profit except those powers conferred upon the members by this chapter, its articles of incorporation, or bylaws.  (C) The bylaws must prescribe the number of board members, their qualifications other than those provided for in this chapter, the manner of holding meetings of the board, and the filling of vacancies on the board. The bylaws also may provide for the removal of a board member from office and for the election of his successors.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-620. Quorum.

 A majority of the board constitutes a quorum, unless otherwise specified in the bylaws.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-630. Indemnification of board members who become parties to proceedings.

 Unless limited by its articles of incorporation, a corporation not-for-profit must indemnify against reasonable expenses incurred by a board member who is successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of a proceeding to which he is a party because of his board membership.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-640 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-640. Standards for board members.

 General standards for board members are the same as those required of directors of nonprofit corporations under Section 33-31-830.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-650 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-650. Election of board members; district representation; terms.

 The bylaws may provide for the division of the service area of the corporation into two or more districts for designating seats on its governing board. The bylaws also may provide that a district have two or more seats on its governing board. One or more members may be elected from each district to fill the seats designated for the district. The entire membership must vote on election of board members even though only members from certain geographic districts are qualified candidates for district board seats. The bylaws may provide further that board elections be staggered so that no less than one-third or more than one-half of all board members' terms expire each year.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-660 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-660. Immunity.

 All board members of corporations not-for-profit are immune from suits arising from the conduct of the affairs of the corporation, unless conduct amounts to wilful, wanton, or gross negligence. Nothing in this article grants immunity to a corporation not-for-profit.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.
SC Code § 33-36-670 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 33 - Corporations, Partnerships and Associations|Chapter 36 - Corporations Not-for-profit Financed By Federal Or State Loans|Section 33-36-670. Officers.

 A corporation not-for-profit has the officers described in its bylaws, and they are chosen by the board in accordance with the bylaws. A duly appointed officer may have one or more assistant officers if authorized by the bylaws. The bylaws of the corporation must delegate to one officer the customary responsibilities of an officer commonly known as "president", to one officer the customary responsibilities of an officer known as "secretary", and one officer the customary responsibilities of an officer commonly known as "treasurer". The responsibilities of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person. An officer may be removed from office and his successor selected in the manner prescribed by the bylaws.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 404, Section 2.