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WA Rev Code § 24.12.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.010 - Corporations sole—Church and religious societies.

RCW 24.12.010 Corporations sole—Church and religious societies.Any person, being the bishop, overseer, or presiding elder of any church or religious denomination in this state, may, in conformity with the constitution, canons, rules, regulations, or discipline of such church or denomination, become a corporation sole, in the manner prescribed in this chapter, as nearly as may be; and, thereupon, said bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, together with his or her successors in office or position, by his or her official designation, shall be held and deemed to be a body corporate, with all the rights and powers prescribed in the case of corporations aggregate; and with all the privileges provided by law for religious corporations.[ 2011 c 336 § 671; 1915 c 79 § 1; RRS § 3884.]
WA Rev Code § 24.12.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.020 - Corporate powers.

RCW 24.12.020 Corporate powers.Every corporation sole shall, for the purpose of the trust, have power to contract in the same manner and to the same extent as a natural person, and may sue and be sued, and may defend in all courts and places, in all matters and proceedings whatever, and shall have authority to borrow money and give promissory notes therefor, and to secure the payment of the same by mortgage or other lien upon property, real and personal; to buy, sell, lease, mortgage and in every way deal in real and personal property in the same manner as a natural person may, and without the order of any court; to receive bequests and devises for its own use or upon trusts, to the same extent as natural persons may; and to appoint attorneys-in-fact.[ 1915 c 79 § 2; RRS § 3885.]
WA Rev Code § 24.12.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.025 - Indemnification of agents of any corporation authorized.

RCW 24.12.025 Indemnification of agents of any corporation authorized.See RCW 23B.17.030.
WA Rev Code § 24.12.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.030 - Filing articles—Property held in trust.

RCW 24.12.030 Filing articles—Property held in trust.Articles of incorporation shall be filed in like manner as provided by law for corporations aggregate, and therein shall be set forth the facts authorizing such incorporation, and declare the manner in which any vacancy occurring in the incumbency of such bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, is required by the constitution, canons, rules, regulations, or discipline of such church or denomination to be filled, which statement shall be verified by affidavit, and for proof of the appointment or election of such bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, or any succeeding incumbent of such corporation, it shall be sufficient to file with the secretary of state the original or a copy of his or her commission, or certificate, or letters of election or appointment, duly attested: PROVIDED, All property held in such official capacity by such bishop, overseer, or presiding elder, as the case may be, shall be in trust for the use, purpose, benefit, and behoof of his or her religious denomination, society, or church.[ 2011 c 336 § 672; 1981 c 302 § 10; 1915 c 79 § 3; RRS § 3886.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 302: See note following RCW 19.76.100.
WA Rev Code § 24.12.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.040 - Existing corporations sole.

RCW 24.12.040 Existing corporations sole.Any corporation sole heretofore organized and existing under the laws of this state may elect to continue its existence under *this title [chapter] by filing a certificate to that effect, under its corporate seal and the hand of its incumbent, or by filing amended articles of incorporation, in the form, as near as may be, as provided for corporations aggregate, and from and after the filing of such certificate of amended articles, such corporation shall be entitled to the privileges and subject to the duties, liabilities and provisions in *this title [chapter] expressed.[ 1915 c 79 § 4; RRS § 3887.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The language "this title" appeared in chapter 79, Laws of 1915, an independent act, codified herein as chapter 24.12 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 24.12.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.045 - Annual report—Secretary of state's powers.

RCW 24.12.045 Annual report—Secretary of state's powers.(1) Each corporation sole registered in this state shall deliver an annual report to the secretary of state in accordance with RCW 23.95.255. The report shall be executed by the corporation sole by an officer of the corporation sole or, if the corporation sole is in the hands of a receiver or trustee, it shall be executed on behalf of the corporation sole by such receiver or trustee.(2) The secretary of state may provide that correcting or updating information appearing on previous annual or biennial filings is sufficient to constitute the current filing.(3) The secretary may administratively dissolve a corporation sole that does not comply with this section in accordance with RCW 23.95.610. However, the secretary shall reinstate a corporation sole administratively dissolved under this subsection if the corporation sole complies with the requirements of RCW 24.12.055 within five years of the administrative dissolution.[ 2015 c 176 § 9113; 2009 c 437 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 24.12.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.051 - Notice of annual report requirement—Rules.

RCW 24.12.051 Notice of annual report requirement—Rules.The secretary of state shall send to each corporation sole a notice in accordance with RCW 23.95.255 that its annual report must be filed as required by this chapter.[ 2015 c 176 § 9114; 2011 c 183 § 7; 2009 c 437 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.
WA Rev Code § 24.12.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.12 - Corporations Sole.|24.12.055 - Failure to file annual report—Reinstatement after administrative dissolution.

RCW 24.12.055 Failure to file annual report—Reinstatement after administrative dissolution.(1) The secretary of state shall, when exigent or mitigating circumstances are presented, reinstate to full active status any corporation sole previously in good standing that would otherwise be penalized or lose its active status. Any corporation sole desiring to seek relief under this section shall, within five years of the missed filing or lapse, notify the secretary of state in writing. The notification must include the name and mailing address of the corporation sole, the corporate sole officer to whom correspondence should be sent, and a statement under oath by a responsible corporate sole officer, setting forth the nature of the missed filing or lapse, the circumstances of the missed filing or lapse, that disproportionate harm would occur to the corporation sole if relief were not granted, and the relief sought.(2) Upon receipt of the notice under subsection (1) of this section, the secretary of state shall investigate the circumstances of the missed filing or lapse.(a) If the secretary of state is satisfied that sufficient exigent or mitigating circumstances exist; that the corporation sole has demonstrated good faith and a reasonable attempt to comply with the applicable corporate sole license statutes of this state; that disproportionate harm would occur to the corporation sole if relief were not granted; and that relief would not be contrary to the public interest expressed in this title, the secretary may issue an order reinstating the corporation sole and specifying any terms and conditions of the relief. Reinstatement may relate back to the date of lapse or dissolution.(b) If the secretary of state determines the request does not comply with the requirements for relief, the secretary shall issue an order denying the requested relief and stating the reasons for the denial. Any denial of relief by the secretary of state is final and is not appealable.(c) The secretary of state shall keep records of all requests for relief and the disposition of the requests. The secretary of state shall annually report to the legislature the number of relief requests received in the preceding year and a summary of the secretary's disposition of the requests.[ 2009 c 437 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 24.20.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.20 - Fraternal Societies.|24.20.010 - Incorporation—Articles.

RCW 24.20.010 Incorporation—Articles.Any grand lodge, encampment, chapter or any subordinate lodge or body of Free and Accepted Masons, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, or other fraternal society, desiring to incorporate, shall deliver articles of incorporation to the secretary of state for filing in accordance with Article 2 of chapter 23.95 RCW; such articles shall be signed by the presiding officer and the secretary of such lodge, chapter or encampment, and attested by the seal thereof, and shall specify:(1) The name of such lodge or other society, and the place of holding its meetings;(2) The name of the grand body from which it derives its rights and powers as such lodge or society; or if it be a grand lodge, the manner in which its powers as such grand lodge are derived;(3) The names of the presiding officer and the secretary having the custody of the seal of such lodge or society;(4) What officers shall join in the execution of any contract by such lodge or society to give it force and effect in accordance with the usages of such lodges or society.[ 2015 c 176 § 9115; 1981 c 302 § 11; 1925 ex.s. c 63 § 1; 1903 c 80 § 1; RRS § 3865. Cf. Code 1881 § 2452; 1873 p 410 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.Severability—1981 c 302: See note following RCW 19.76.100.
WA Rev Code § 24.20.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.20 - Fraternal Societies.|24.20.020 - Filing fee.

RCW 24.20.020 Filing fee.The secretary of state shall file such articles of incorporation in the secretary of state's office and issue a certificate of incorporation to any such lodge or other society upon the payment of the filing fee established by the secretary of state under RCW 23.95.260.[ 2015 c 176 § 9116; 1993 c 269 § 10; 1982 c 35 § 165; 1903 c 80 § 2; RRS § 3866.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.Effective date—1993 c 269: See note following RCW 23.86.070.Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 24.20.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.20 - Fraternal Societies.|24.20.025 - Fees for services by secretary of state.

RCW 24.20.025 Fees for services by secretary of state.See RCW 43.07.120.
WA Rev Code § 24.20.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.20 - Fraternal Societies.|24.20.030 - Powers—Not subject to license fees.

RCW 24.20.030 Powers—Not subject to license fees.Such lodge or other society shall be a body politic and corporate with all the powers and incidents of a corporation upon its compliance with RCW 24.20.010 and 24.20.020: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That such fraternal corporation shall not be subject to any license fee or other corporate tax of commercial corporations.[ 1903 c 80 § 3; RRS § 3867.]
WA Rev Code § 24.20.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.20 - Fraternal Societies.|24.20.035 - Indemnification of agents of any corporation authorized.

RCW 24.20.035 Indemnification of agents of any corporation authorized.See RCW 23B.17.030.
WA Rev Code § 24.24.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.010 - Who may incorporate—Filing fee.

RCW 24.24.010 Who may incorporate—Filing fee.Any ten or more residents of this state who are members of any chartered body or of different chartered bodies of any fraternal order or society who shall desire to incorporate for the purpose of owning real or personal property or both real and personal property for the purpose and for the benefit of such bodies, may make and execute articles of incorporation, which shall be executed in duplicate, and shall be subscribed by each of the persons so associating themselves together: PROVIDED, That no lodge shall be incorporated contrary to the provisions of the laws and regulations of the order or society of which it is a constituent part. Such articles, at the election of the incorporators, may either provide for the issuing of capital stock or for incorporation as a society of corporation without shares of stock. One of such articles shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state in accordance with Article 2 of chapter 23.95 RCW, accompanied by a filing fee established by the secretary of state under RCW 23.95.260, and the other of such articles shall be preserved in the records of the corporation.[ 2015 c 176 § 9117; 1982 c 35 § 166; 1981 c 302 § 12; 1927 c 190 § 1; RRS § 3887-1.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.Severability—1981 c 302: See note following RCW 19.76.100.
WA Rev Code § 24.24.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.015 - Fees for services by secretary of state.

RCW 24.24.015 Fees for services by secretary of state.See RCW 43.07.120.
WA Rev Code § 24.24.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.020 - Articles—Contents.

RCW 24.24.020 Articles—Contents.The articles of incorporation shall set forth;(1) The names of the persons so associating themselves together, their places of residence and the name and location of the lodge, chapter, or society to which they severally belong;(2) The corporate name assumed by the corporation and the duration of the same if limited;(3) The purpose of the association, which shall be to provide, maintain and operate a building or buildings to be used for fraternal and social purposes, and for the benefit of the several bodies represented in such association;(4) The place where the corporation proposes to have its principal place of business;(5) The amount of capital stock and the par value thereof per share, if it shall be organized as a joint stock company.[ 1927 c 190 § 2; RRS § 3887-2.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.030 - Powers.

RCW 24.24.030 Powers.Upon making and filing such articles of incorporation the persons subscribing the same and their successors in office and associates, by the name assumed in such articles, shall thereafter be deemed a body corporate, and may acquire and possess real and personal property and may erect and own suitable building or buildings to be used, in whole or in part, for meetings of fraternal bodies, and for all social and fraternal purposes of the several bodies represented in the membership of the corporation, and may exercise all other powers that may lawfully be exercised by other corporations organized under the general incorporation laws of Washington, including the power to borrow money, and for that purpose may issue its bonds and mortgage its property to secure the payment of such bonds.[ 1927 c 190 § 3; RRS § 3887-3.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.040 - Membership certificates.

RCW 24.24.040 Membership certificates.If the corporation shall not be a joint stock company, then it may provide by its bylaws for issuing to the several bodies represented in its membership certificates of participation, which shall evidence the respective equitable interests of such bodies in the properties held by such corporation.[ 1927 c 190 § 4; RRS § 3887-4.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.050 - Bylaws.

RCW 24.24.050 Bylaws.Every such corporation shall have full power and authority to provide by its bylaws for the manner in which such certificates of participation of its certificates or shares of stock shall be held and represented, and may also in like manner provide, that its shares of stock shall not be transferred to, or be held or owned by any person, or by any corporation other than a chartered body of the order or society represented in its membership.[ 1927 c 190 § 5; RRS § 3887-5.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.060 - Membership—Trustees—Elections.

RCW 24.24.060 Membership—Trustees—Elections.Every such corporation shall have power to provide by its bylaws for succession to its original membership and for new membership, and also for the election from its members of a board of trustees, or a board of directors, and to fix the number and term of office of such trustees or directors; PROVIDED, That there shall always be upon such board of trustees or board of directors at least one representative from each of the several bodies represented in the membership of the association, and the term of office of a trustee shall not exceed three years.[ 1927 c 190 § 6; RRS § 3887-6.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.070 - Control of business—Officers.

RCW 24.24.070 Control of business—Officers.The management and control of the business and property of such corporation shall be fixed in said board of trustees or board of directors, as the case may be. Said trustees or directors shall elect from their own number at each annual meeting of the corporation a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, who shall perform the duties of their respective office in accordance with the bylaws of the corporation and the rules and regulations prescribed by the board of trustees or board of directors.[ 1927 c 190 § 7; RRS § 3887-7.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.080 - Right of corporations under the statutes.

RCW 24.24.080 Right of corporations under the statutes.Any corporation composed of fraternal organizations and/or members of fraternal organizations, heretofore incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington, may elect to subject [the] corporation and its capital stock and the rights of its stockholders therein to the provisions of this chapter by a majority vote of its trustees or directors and the unanimous assent or vote of the capital stock of such corporation.If the unanimous written assent of the capital stock has not been obtained then the unanimous vote of all of the stockholders may be taken at any regular meeting of the stockholders or at any special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose in the manner provided by the bylaws of such corporation for special meetings of the stockholders.The president and secretary of such corporation shall certify said amendment in triplicate under the seal of such corporation as having been adopted by a majority vote of its trustees or directors and by the unanimous written assent or vote as the case may be of all of its stockholders, and file and keep the same as in the case of original articles; and from the time of filing said certificate such corporation and its capital stock and the rights of its stockholders therein shall be subject to all of the provisions of this chapter; PROVIDED, That nothing in this chapter shall affect the rights of the third person, pledgees of any shares of such capital stock, in such pledged stock, under pledges subsisting at the date of the filing of said amendment.[ 1927 c 190 § 8; RRS § 3887-8.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.090 - Certificates of capital stock.

RCW 24.24.090 Certificates of capital stock.All certificates of capital stock of corporations incorporated under or becoming subject to the provisions of this chapter shall have expressly stated on the face thereof that such corporation and its capital stock and the rights of stockholders therein are subject to the provisions of this chapter and that its capital stock is not assignable or transferable except as in this chapter provided.[ 1927 c 190 § 9; RRS § 3887-9.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.100 - Fees.

RCW 24.24.100 Fees.The secretary of state shall file such articles of incorporation or amendment thereto in the secretary of state's office and issue a certificate of incorporation or amendment, as the case may be, to such fraternal association upon the payment of a fee established by the secretary of state under RCW 23.95.260.[ 2015 c 176 § 9118; 1993 c 269 § 11; 1982 c 35 § 167; 1927 c 190 § 10; RRS § 3887-10.]NOTES:Effective date—Contingent effective date—2015 c 176: See note following RCW 23.95.100.Effective date—1993 c 269: See note following RCW 23.86.070.Intent—Severability—Effective dates—Application—1982 c 35: See notes following RCW 43.07.160.
WA Rev Code § 24.24.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.110 - Exemption from ordinary corporate taxes.

RCW 24.24.110 Exemption from ordinary corporate taxes.Such fraternal association shall be a body politic and corporate with all powers and incidents of a corporation upon its compliance with the provisions of this chapter; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That such fraternal corporation shall not be subject to any license fee or other corporate tax of commercial corporations.[ 1927 c 190 § 11; RRS § 3887-11.]
WA Rev Code § 24.24.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 24 - Corporations and Associations (Nonprofit)|Chapter 24.24 - Building Corporations Composed of Fraternal Society Members.|24.24.120 - Indemnification of agents of any corporation authorized.

RCW 24.24.120 Indemnification of agents of any corporation authorized.See RCW 23B.17.030.