Maryland Statutes
Part I - In General
Section 5-302 - Formation and Plan of Religious Corporation

(a)    The adult members of a church may form a religious corporation as provided in this part.
    (b)    The members shall:
        (1)    Elect at least four individuals to act as trustees in the name of and on behalf of the church; and
        (2)    Prepare a plan of the church.
    (c)    The plan shall include:
        (1)    The purposes for which the religious corporation is formed;
        (2)    The name of the religious corporation and the church;
        (3)    The time and manner for election and succession of trustees; and
        (4)    The exact qualifications of individuals eligible:
            (i)    To vote at elections; and
            (ii)    To be elected to office.

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