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IN Code § 23-17-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-7. "Corporation"

Sec. 7. (a) "Corporation" means a public benefit, mutual benefit, or religious corporation incorporated under or subject to this article.(b) The term does not include a foreign corporation.(c) For purposes of IC 23-17-24, the term does not include a homeowners association (as defined in IC 34-6-2-58).As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.245-2005, SEC.3.
IN Code § 23-17-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-8. "Delegate"

Sec. 8. "Delegate" means a person elected or appointed to vote in a representative assembly for the election of a director or on other matters.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-9. "Director"

Sec. 9. "Director" means an individual designated in articles of incorporation or bylaws, elected by the incorporators or otherwise elected or appointed, to act as a member of a board of directors.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-10. "Distribution"

Sec. 10. (a) "Distribution" means a direct or an indirect transfer of money or other property or incurrence or transfer of indebtedness by a corporation to or for the benefit of a person.(b) The term includes a dividend and a purchase, redemption, or other acquisition of memberships.(c) The term does not include payment of reasonable value for property received or services performed or payment of reasonable benefits in furtherance of the corporation's purposes.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-11. "Domestic Corporation"

Sec. 11. (a) "Domestic corporation" means a public benefit, mutual benefit, or religious corporation incorporated under or subject to this article.(b) The term does not include a foreign corporation.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-12. "Entity"

Sec. 12. "Entity" includes the following:(1) A domestic corporation or a foreign corporation.(2) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-1 or a foreign corporation admitted to do business under IC 23-1.(3) A corporation incorporated under any other statute.(4) A for-profit or nonprofit unincorporated association.(5) A corporation sole.(6) A business trust, an estate, a partnership, a trust, and at least two (2) persons having a joint or common economic interest.(7) A state, the United States, or a foreign government.(8) A limited liability company or a foreign limited liability company.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.331.
IN Code § 23-17-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-13. "Foreign Corporation"

Sec. 13. "Foreign corporation" means a corporation incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under a law other than an Indiana law.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-14. "Governmental Subdivision"

Sec. 14. "Governmental subdivision" includes authority, county, district, and municipality.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-15. "Individual"

Sec. 15. "Individual" means a natural person. The term includes the estate of an incompetent or a deceased individual.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-16. "Mail"

Sec. 16. "Mail" means either of the following:(1) First class, certified, or registered United States mail, postage prepaid.(2) Private carrier service, fees prepaid or billed to the sender.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-17. "Member"

Sec. 17. (a) "Member" means a person who, on more than one (1) occasion, has the right to vote for the election of a director under a corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws.(b) A person is not a member because of any of the following:(1) Any rights the person has as a delegate.(2) Any rights the person has to designate a director.(3) Any rights the person has as a director.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-18. "Membership"

Sec. 18. "Membership" means the rights and obligations a member has under a corporation's articles of incorporation, bylaws, and this article.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-19. "Mutual Benefit Corporation"

Sec. 19. "Mutual benefit corporation" means a domestic corporation that:(1) is formed as a mutual benefit corporation under this title;(2) is designated a mutual benefit corporation by another law; or(3) is not a public benefit corporation or religious corporation.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-20. "Person"

Sec. 20. "Person" means an individual or entity.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-21. "Principal Office"

Sec. 21. "Principal office" means the office, inside or outside of Indiana, designated in a biennial report filed under IC 23-0.5-2-13 where the principal offices of a domestic or foreign corporation are located.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.119-2015, SEC.49; P.L.118-2017, SEC.86.
IN Code § 23-17-2-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-22. "Proceeding"

Sec. 22. "Proceeding" includes a civil suit and a criminal, an administrative, and an investigatory action.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-23. "Public Benefit Corporation"

Sec. 23. "Public benefit corporation" means a domestic corporation that is the following:(1) Either:(A) formed as a public benefit corporation under this title;(B) designated as a public benefit corporation by another law;(C) recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or(D) otherwise organized for a public or charitable purpose, including a veterans organization or a post, a unit, or an auxiliary of the veterans organization, that is chartered by a federal statute for patriotic, public, or charitable purposes and recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(4) or Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code.(2) Restricted so that on dissolution the corporation must distribute the corporation's assets to an organization organized for a public or charitable purpose, a religious corporation, the United States, a state, or a person that is recognized as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.(3) Not a religious corporation.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.96-1993, SEC.5.
IN Code § 23-17-2-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-24. "Record Date"

Sec. 24. "Record date" means the date established under this title on which a corporation determines the identity of the corporation's members for the purposes of this article.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-25. "Religious Corporation"

Sec. 25. "Religious corporation" means a domestic corporation that is:(1) formed as a religious corporation under this title;(2) designated a religious corporation by another law; or(3) organized primarily or exclusively for religious purposes.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-26. "Secretary"

Sec. 26. "Secretary" means the corporate officer to whom a board of directors has delegated responsibility under IC 23-17-14-1(b) for:(1) custody of the minutes of the meetings of a board of directors and members; and(2) authenticating the records;of a corporation.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-2-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-27. "Vote", "Voting", or "Casting a Vote"

Sec. 27. (a) "Vote" includes authorization by written ballot, and "voting" or "casting a vote" includes the giving of written consent.(b) Even if a person entitled to vote characterizes the conduct as voting or casting a vote, the term does not include:(1) recording the fact of abstention or failing to vote for a candidate; or(2) approving or disapproving of a matter.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.110-2008, SEC.3.
IN Code § 23-17-2-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 2. Definitions|23-17-2-28. "Voting Power"

Sec. 28. (a) "Voting power" means the total number of votes entitled to be cast for the election of directors at the time the determination of voting power is made.(b) The term does not include a vote that is contingent upon the happening of a condition or an event that has not occurred at the time. If a class is entitled to vote as a class for directors, the determination of voting power of the class shall be based on the percentage of the number of directors the class is entitled to elect out of the total number of authorized directors.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-1. Incorporator Filing of Articles of Incorporation

Sec. 1. At least one (1) person may act as the incorporator of a corporation by causing the person's name to be listed on the articles of incorporation and having the articles of incorporation provided to the secretary of state for filing.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-2018, SEC.43.
IN Code § 23-17-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-2. Articles of Incorporation; Required Provisions

Sec. 2. Articles of incorporation must contain the following:(1) A corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of IC 23-0.5-3.(2) One (1) of the following statements:(A) "This corporation is a public benefit corporation".(B) "This corporation is a mutual benefit corporation".(C) "This corporation is a religious corporation".(3) The following information:(A) Before January 1, 2018, the street address of the corporation's initial registered office in Indiana and the name of the corporation's initial registered agent at that office.(B) After December 31, 2017, the name and street address of the corporation's initial registered agent.(4) The name and address of each incorporator.(5) Whether or not the corporation will have members.(6) Provisions that are not inconsistent with any law regarding the distribution of assets on dissolution.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.118-2017, SEC.87.
IN Code § 23-17-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-3. Articles of Incorporation; Optional Provisions

Sec. 3. Articles of incorporation may contain the following:(1) The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized, which may be either alone or in combination with other purposes.(2) The names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors.(3) Provisions not inconsistent with any law regarding the following:(A) Management and regulation of the affairs of the corporation.(B) Defining, limiting, and regulating the powers of the corporation, the corporation's board of directors, and members (or any class of members).(C) The characteristics, qualifications, rights, limitations, and obligations attaching to a class of members.(4) Any other provision that is required or allowed to be set forth in the bylaws.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-4. Articles of Incorporation; Optional Corporate Powers Provisions

Sec. 4. Articles of incorporation do not have to contain any of the corporate powers set forth under this article.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-5. Filing of Articles; Commencement of Existence; Proof of Satisfaction of Conditions Precedent

Sec. 5. (a) Unless a delayed effective date is specified, a corporate existence begins when articles of incorporation are filed.(b) The filing of articles of incorporation by the secretary of state is conclusive proof that the incorporators satisfied all conditions precedent to incorporation except in a proceeding by the state to cancel or revoke the incorporation or involuntarily dissolve the corporation.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-6. Purporting to Act on Behalf of Nonexistent Corporation; Liability

Sec. 6. A person who purports to act as or on behalf of a corporation, knowing that no incorporation took place under this article, is jointly and severally liable for all liabilities created while so acting.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-7. Organizational Meetings

Sec. 7. (a) After incorporation:(1) if initial directors are named in the articles of incorporation, the initial directors shall hold an organizational meeting, at the call of a majority of the directors, to complete the organization of the corporation by:(A) appointing officers;(B) adopting bylaws; and(C) carrying on any other business brought before the meeting; and(2) if initial directors are not named in the articles of incorporation, the incorporator or incorporators shall hold an organizational meeting at the call of a majority of the incorporators:(A) to elect directors and complete the organization of the corporation; or(B) to elect a board of directors who shall complete the organization of the corporation.(b) Action required or permitted by this article to be taken by incorporators at an organizational meeting may be taken without a meeting if the action taken is evidenced by at least one (1) written consent that:(1) describes the action taken; and(2) is signed by each incorporator.(c) An organizational meeting may be held in or out of Indiana.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.96-1993, SEC.6.
IN Code § 23-17-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-8. Bylaws; Contents

Sec. 8. (a) The incorporators or board of directors of a corporation shall adopt bylaws for the corporation.(b) The bylaws of a corporation may contain any provision for regulating and managing the affairs of the corporation that is not inconsistent with any law or the articles of incorporation.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 3. Organization|23-17-3-9. Emergency Bylaws; Effect

Sec. 9. (a) Unless the articles of incorporation provide otherwise, the board of directors of a corporation may adopt bylaws to be effective only in an emergency under subsection (d). Emergency bylaws may make all provisions necessary for managing the corporation during an emergency, including the following:(1) Procedures for calling a meeting of the board of directors.(2) Quorum requirements for the meeting.(3) Designation of additional or substitute directors.(b) Provisions of regular bylaws consistent with emergency bylaws remain effective during the emergency. Emergency bylaws are not effective after the emergency ends.(c) Corporate action taken in good faith in accordance with the emergency bylaws:(1) binds the corporation; and(2) may not be used to impose liability on a corporate director, officer, employee, or agent.(d) An emergency exists for purposes of this section if an extraordinary event prevents a quorum of a corporation's directors from assembling in time to deal with the business for which the meeting has been or is to be called.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 4. Purposes and Powers|23-17-4-1. Authorized Activities; Corporations Subject to Regulation Under Other Statutes

Sec. 1. (a) A corporation incorporated under this article has the purpose of engaging in any lawful activity unless a more limited purpose is set forth in the articles of incorporation.(b) A corporation engaging in an activity that is subject to regulation under another Indiana statute may incorporate under this article unless provisions for incorporation of corporations engaging in that activity exist under the other statute.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 4. Purposes and Powers|23-17-4-3. Emergency Powers of Board; Procedures; Effect

Sec. 3. (a) In anticipation of or during an emergency under subsection (d), the board of directors of a corporation may do the following:(1) Modify lines of succession to accommodate the incapacity of any director, officer, employee, or agent.(2) Relocate the principal office, designate alternative principal offices or regional offices, or authorize the officer to do so.(b) During an emergency defined in subsection (d), unless emergency bylaws provide otherwise:(1) notice of a meeting of the board of directors must be given only to those directors it is practicable to reach and may be given in any practicable manner, including by publication and radio; and(2) one (1) or more officers of the corporation present at a meeting of the board of directors may be considered to be directors for the meeting, in order of rank and within the same rank in order of seniority, necessary to achieve a quorum.(c) Corporate action taken in good faith during an emergency under this section to further the ordinary affairs of the corporation:(1) binds the corporation; and(2) may not be used to impose liability on a corporate director, officer, employee, or agent.(d) An emergency exists for purposes of this section if an extraordinary event prevents a quorum of the corporation's directors from assembling in time to deal with the business for which the meeting has been or is to be called.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 4. Purposes and Powers|23-17-4-4. Challenges Based on Corporate Power to Act

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the validity of corporate action may not be challenged on the ground that the corporation lacks or lacked power to act.(b) A corporation's power to act may be challenged in a proceeding against the corporation for a declaratory judgment or to enjoin an act where a third party has not acquired rights. The proceeding may be brought by the attorney general or a director.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 7. Members; Admission; Types of Memberships; Rights and Duties|23-17-7-1. Criteria or Procedures for Admission; Consent

Sec. 1. (a) Articles of incorporation or bylaws may establish criteria or procedures for admission of members.(b) A person may not be admitted as a member without the person's consent.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 7. Members; Admission; Types of Memberships; Rights and Duties|23-17-7-2. Consideration for Admission

Sec. 2. Except as provided in a corporation's articles of incorporation or bylaws, a corporation may admit members for either of the following:(1) No consideration.(2) Consideration determined by the board of directors.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 7. Members; Admission; Types of Memberships; Rights and Duties|23-17-7-3. Corporations Without Members

Sec. 3. A corporation is not required to have members.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 7. Members; Admission; Types of Memberships; Rights and Duties|23-17-7-4. Rights and Duties; Membership Classes

Sec. 4. Members shall have the same rights and obligations with respect to:(1) voting;(2) dissolution;(3) redemption; and(4) transfer;unless articles of incorporation or bylaws establish classes of membership with different rights or obligations. Members have the same rights and obligations with respect to any other matters, except as set forth in or authorized by articles of incorporation or bylaws.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 7. Members; Admission; Types of Memberships; Rights and Duties|23-17-7-5. Transfer Rights; Restrictions

Sec. 5. (a) Except as set forth in or authorized by articles of incorporation or bylaws, a member of a corporation may not transfer a membership or any right arising from a membership.(b) Where transfer rights have been provided, a restriction on transfer rights may not be binding with respect to a member holding a membership issued before the adoption of the restriction unless the restriction is approved by the members and the affected member.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 23-17-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 23. Business and Other Associations|Article 17. Nonprofit Corporations|Chapter 7. Members; Admission; Types of Memberships; Rights and Duties|23-17-7-6. Liability for Acts or Debts of Corporation

Sec. 6. A member of a corporation is not personally liable for the acts or debts of the corporation. However, the member may become personally liable because of the member's own acts or conduct.As added by P.L.179-1991, SEC.1.