(a) In this section, “affidavit” means a written statement:
(1) made to the best of the affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief; and
(2) the contents of which are affirmed under the penalties of perjury.
(b) A nonprofit association, corporation, or other organization that has been in existence for at least 5 years and promotes social welfare and general civic improvement may register with the Secretary of State as a community association by filing an affidavit that the organization meets the requirements of § 5-406(a)(7) of the Courts Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 7-101 - Position in Executive Department
Section 7-102 - Assistant Secretary
Section 7-103 - Powers and Duties
Section 7-104 - Interstate Agreements
Section 7-105 - Records on Civil Officers
Section 7-106 - Authentication of Records
Section 7-108 - Limited Civil Liability of Registered Community Associations
Section 7-109 - Maintenance and Development of Sister-State Relationships