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title: O.C.G.A. § 14-3-180. Construction of chapter when religious doctrine inconsistent.
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# O.C.G.A. § 14-3-180. Construction of chapter when religious doctrine inconsistent.

If religious doctrine governing the affairs of a corporation is inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter on the same subject, the religious doctrine shall control to the extent required by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of this state or both.

## History

Code 1981, § 14-3-180, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 465, § 1; Ga. L. 2023, p. 419, § 1-1/SB 148, effective July 1, 2023.

## Editor's Notes

Ga. L. 2023, p. 419, § 1-1/SB 148, reenacted this Code section without change.