Sec. 15. The provisions of this chapter shall extend to every society, educational or religious, which, previous to May 6, 1853, had acquired land for the purpose of erecting a house of worship, or other appropriate building, not exceeding five (5) acres, upon condition that the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the persons interested in the land is first obtained, the trustees are elected and certified, and other proceedings had as directed in this chapter for the election of trustees.
Formerly: Acts 1852, 1RS, c.101, s.15. As amended by P.L.34-1987, SEC.339; P.L.1-1991, SEC.161.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 23. Business and Other Associations
Article 10. Fraternal and Other Similar Associations
Chapter 2. Land Acquisition and Construction of Buildings for Benevolent Purposes
23-10-2-1. Acquisition of Land; Purposes
23-10-2-2. Society; Definition
23-10-2-3. Election of Trustees; Notice
23-10-2-4. Election Certificate; Recording; Duties of Clerk
23-10-2-5. Certificate; Conclusive and Presumptive Evidence
23-10-2-6. Succession of Trustees
23-10-2-8. Selection of Appointment of Trustees According to Custom
23-10-2-10. Change of Corporate Name
23-10-2-11. Receiving and Holding Conveyances of Land
23-10-2-12. Acquiring and Possessing of Personal Property
23-10-2-13. Sale or Other Disposition of Corporate Property
23-10-2-14. Revival of Dissolved Corporation
23-10-2-15. Applicability of Chapter to Prior Acquisitions
23-10-2-16. Performance of Trustees' Duties by Officers
23-10-2-17. Applicability of Chapter to Cemetery Associations
23-10-2-18. Donations and Purchases; Rights and Privileges
23-10-2-19. Conveyance for Cemetery Purposes; Holding in Trust
23-10-2-20. Designated Burial Lots
23-10-2-21. Donor of Private Burying Ground; Exclusive Right of Admitting
23-10-2-22. Subsequent Disposition by Donor; Applicability of Chapter