§ 5-301. Definitions  


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  •    (a) In general. -- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b) Church. -- "Church" means any church, religious society, or congregation of any sect, order, or denomination.

    (c) Plan. -- "Plan" includes any plan, agreement, or regulation adopted under § 5-302 of this subtitle.

    (d) Record book. -- "Record book" means the book in which the proceedings of the religious corporation are recorded.

    (e) Trustees. -- "Trustees" means:

       (1) As to a religious corporation subject to Part II of this subtitle, the corporators appointed or elected as provided in that part; and

       (2) As to a religious corporation subject to Part V or Part VI of this subtitle, the members of the vestry.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 23, § 256, 261, 265; 1975, ch. 311, § 2; 1976, ch. 487, § 2, 3; 1999, ch. 308.