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title: Title 14, Chapter 3. Nonprofit Corporations
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heading: NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS
title_heading: CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS
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# Title 14, Chapter 3. Nonprofit Corporations

Title 14. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations

206 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 14-3-101, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-101.md
- 14-3-102, Reservation of power of General Assembly, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-102.md
- 14-3-103, Independent legal significance of chapter provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-103.md
- 14-3-104, Effect of order for bankruptcy relief upon powers and duties of corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-104.md
- 14-3-120, Filing requirements for Nonprofit Corporations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-120.md
- 14-3-120.1, Valid period for annual registration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-120.1.md
- 14-3-121, Forms, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-121.md
- 14-3-122, Filing fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-122.md
- 14-3-123, Effective time and date of document; filing of document, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-123.md
- 14-3-124, Correcting filed document, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-124.md
- 14-3-125, Filing duty of Secretary of State; effect of filing or refusing to do so, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-125.md
- 14-3-126, Appeal from Secretary of State’s refusal to file document, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-126.md
- 14-3-127, Evidence of filing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-127.md
- 14-3-128, Certificate of existence or authorization, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-128.md
- 14-3-129, Penalty for signing false document; signing of document, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-129.md
- 14-3-130, Powers of Secretary of State, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-130.md
- 14-3-140, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-140.md
- 14-3-141, Notice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-141.md
- 14-3-160, Authority of court to order meetings; notice; validity of meeting or vote, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-160.md
- 14-3-170, Powers and authority of Attorney General, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-170.md
- 14-3-180, Construction of chapter when religious doctrine inconsistent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-180.md
- 14-3-190, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-190.md
- 14-3-191, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-191.md
- 14-3-192, Violating the terms of charitable contributions made with donor imposed restrictions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-192.md
- 14-3-201, Who may incorporate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-201.md
- 14-3-202, Articles of incorporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-202.md
- 14-3-202.1, Publication of notice of intent to file articles of incorporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-202.1.md
- 14-3-203, Effect of filing articles of incorporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-203.md
- 14-3-204, Liability for preincorporation transactions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-204.md
- 14-3-205, Organizational meeting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-205.md
- 14-3-206, Bylaws, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-206.md
- 14-3-207, Emergency bylaws, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-207.md
- 14-3-301, Purposes of corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-301.md
- 14-3-302, Duration and powers of corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-302.md
- 14-3-303, Emergency powers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-303.md
- 14-3-304, Ultra vires, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-304.md
- 14-3-305, Nonprofit hospital authority; rights; director’s role; reporting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-305.md
- 14-3-401, Corporate name, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-401.md
- 14-3-402, Reservation of corporate name, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-402.md
- 14-3-403, Registered name of foreign corporation, repealed (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-403.md
- 14-3-501, Registered office and registered agent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-501.md
- 14-3-502, Change of registered office or registered agent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-502.md
- 14-3-503, Resignation of registered agent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-503.md
- 14-3-504, Service of process on corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-504.md
- 14-3-510, Applicable laws; where corporation deemed to reside; corporations with principal office under prior law, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-510.md
- 14-3-601, Admission of members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-601.md
- 14-3-602, Consideration for membership in corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-602.md
- 14-3-603, Membership not required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-603.md
- 14-3-610, Voting rights, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-610.md
- 14-3-611, Limitation on members’ liability, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-611.md
- 14-3-612, Dues, assessments, and fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-612.md
- 14-3-613, Remedies of creditors of corporation against members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-613.md
- 14-3-620, Resignation by member and effect thereof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-620.md
- 14-3-621, Expulsion or suspension of members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-621.md
- 14-3-630, Rights and authority of delegates, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-630.md
- 14-3-701, Annual meeting and regular meetings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-701.md
- 14-3-702, Special meetings; remote communication, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-702.md
- 14-3-703, Court-ordered meetings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-703.md
- 14-3-704, Notice of meeting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-704.md
- 14-3-705, Waiver of notice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-705.md
- 14-3-706, Record date, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-706.md
- 14-3-707, Action by written ballot, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-707.md
- 14-3-708, Consent in writing or electronic transmission of actions of members; effect; notice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-708.md
- 14-3-709, Remote communication by members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-709.md
- 14-3-720, Membership list for meeting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-720.md
- 14-3-721, Number of votes to which member entitled; effect of membership in names of two or more persons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-721.md
- 14-3-722, Quorum, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-722.md
- 14-3-723, Majority of votes constitutes act of membership, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-723.md
- 14-3-724, Proxies, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-724.md
- 14-3-725, Voting requirements for election of directors; cumulative voting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-725.md
- 14-3-726, Election of directors by category, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-726.md
- 14-3-727, Validity of signature on proxy, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-727.md
- 14-3-730, Agreements among members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-730.md
- 14-3-740, “Derivative proceeding” defined, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-740.md
- 14-3-741, Standing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-741.md
- 14-3-742, Demand for suitable action by corporation required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-742.md
- 14-3-743, Stay of proceeding, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-743.md
- 14-3-744, Dismissal of proceeding, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-744.md
- 14-3-745, Discontinuance or settlement of proceeding prohibited without court approval, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-745.md
- 14-3-746, Payment of expenses of proceeding, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-746.md
- 14-3-747, Applicability to foreign corporations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-747.md
- 14-3-801, Requirement for and duties of board of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-801.md
- 14-3-802, Qualifications of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-802.md
- 14-3-803, Number of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-803.md
- 14-3-804, Election of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-804.md
- 14-3-805, Terms of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-805.md
- 14-3-806, Staggered terms for directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-806.md
- 14-3-807, Resignation of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-807.md
- 14-3-808, Removal of directors elected by members or directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-808.md
- 14-3-809, Procedure for removing designated or appointed directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-809.md
- 14-3-810, Removal of director by court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-810.md
- 14-3-811, Vacancies, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-811.md
- 14-3-812, Compensation of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-812.md
- 14-3-813, Appointment of provisional director in case of deadlock, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-813.md
- 14-3-820, Meetings of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-820.md
- 14-3-821, Action taken without meeting, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-821.md
- 14-3-822, Notice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-822.md
- 14-3-823, Waiver of notice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-823.md
- 14-3-824, Quorum; when director deemed to assent to action, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-824.md
- 14-3-825, Committees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-825.md
- 14-3-830, Standards of conduct for directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-830.md
- 14-3-831, Liability for unlawful distribution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-831.md
- 14-3-840, Required officers; minutes and records; holding more than one office; titles; signing of documents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-840.md
- 14-3-841, Duties and authority of officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-841.md
- 14-3-842, Standards of conduct for officers; presumption of good faith and ordinary care, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-842.md
- 14-3-843, Resignation and removal of officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-843.md
- 14-3-844, Contract rights of officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-844.md
- 14-3-845, Authority of officer to sign documents; validity of document, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-845.md
- 14-3-846, Authentication and attestation of records; effect of corporate seal on document, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-846.md
- 14-3-850, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-850.md
- 14-3-851, Authority to indemnify director involved in legal proceeding, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-851.md
- 14-3-852, Indemnification for reasonable expenses of successful defense, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-852.md
- 14-3-853, Advance or reimbursement of litigation expenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-853.md
- 14-3-854, Court ordered indemnification and payment of expenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-854.md
- 14-3-855, Determination of right and authorization for payment of indemnification required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-855.md
- 14-3-856, Additional measure of director indemnification, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-856.md
- 14-3-857, Indemnification of officers, employees, and agents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-857.md
- 14-3-858, Insurance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-858.md
- 14-3-859, Applicability of indemnification provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-859.md
- 14-3-860, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-860.md
- 14-3-861, Transactions not subject to being enjoined, set aside, or other sanctions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-861.md
- 14-3-862, Directors’ action after disclosure of conflict or abstention by interested director, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-862.md
- 14-3-863, Members’ action following disclosure of conflict, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-863.md
- 14-3-864, Effect of court approval of transaction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-864.md
- 14-3-865, Officer’s conflicting interest transactions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-865.md
- 14-3-870, Procedures for disclaimer of business opportunities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-870.md
- 14-3-1001, Authority of corporation to amend; vested property rights of members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1001.md
- 14-3-1002, Amendment where corporation has no members or members not entitled to vote, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1002.md
- 14-3-1003, Amendment where vote of members required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1003.md
- 14-3-1004, Voting on amendments by classes of members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1004.md
- 14-3-1005, Articles of amendment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1005.md
- 14-3-1005.1, Notice of intent to change corporate name, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1005.1.md
- 14-3-1006, Restated articles of incorporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1006.md
- 14-3-1007, Amendment of articles pursuant to court order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1007.md
- 14-3-1008, Effect of amendment on existing cause of action, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1008.md
- 14-3-1020, Amendment where corporation has no members or members not entitled to vote, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1020.md
- 14-3-1021, Amendment where vote of members required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1021.md
- 14-3-1022, Voting on amendments to bylaws by classes of members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1022.md
- 14-3-1030, When approval by specified person required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1030.md
- 14-3-1040, Authority to amend articles to operate as for profit corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1040.md
- 14-3-1041, Procedure for amendment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1041.md
- 14-3-1042, Applicability of Business Corporation Code, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1042.md
- 14-3-1101, Plan of merger, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1101.md
- 14-3-1102, Merger without court approval; notice to Attorney General; receipt or retention by member of anything resulting from merger, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1102.md
- 14-3-1103, Approval of plan of merger by members or directors; abandonment of plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1103.md
- 14-3-1104, Articles of merger; publication of notice of merger, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1104.md
- 14-3-1104.1, Required filing of notice of merger, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1104.1.md
- 14-3-1105, Effect of merger, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1105.md
- 14-3-1106, Merger with foreign corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1106.md
- 14-3-1107, Effect of merger on bequest, devise, or other transfer of property, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1107.md
- 14-3-1108, Merger with other entities; requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1108.md
- 14-3-1120, Procedure for domestication of foreign corporation; filing certificate of conversion and articles of incorporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1120.md
- 14-3-1121, Certificates of conversion; implementation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1121.md
- 14-3-1201, Sale or other disposal of assets in usual course of activities; mortgage or other encumbrance of assets, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1201.md
- 14-3-1202, Sale or other disposition of assets other than in usual course of activities, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1202.md
- 14-3-1301, Dividends and distributions prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1301.md
- 14-3-1302, Exceptions to prohibition against distributions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1302.md
- 14-3-1401, Dissolution by incorporators or initial directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1401.md
- 14-3-1402, Proposal of dissolution and approval thereof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1402.md
- 14-3-1403, Plan of dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1403.md
- 14-3-1404, Notice of intent to dissolve, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1404.md
- 14-3-1404.1, Publication of notice of intent to dissolve, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1404.1.md
- 14-3-1405, Revocation of dissolution proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1405.md
- 14-3-1406, Effect of notice of intent to dissolve, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1406.md
- 14-3-1407, Disposition of known claims against corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1407.md
- 14-3-1408, Request for presentation of claims; enforcement of claims; when claims barred, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1408.md
- 14-3-1409, Articles of dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1409.md
- 14-3-1409.1, Claims pending prior to dissolution of a corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1409.1.md
- 14-3-1410, Claims pending prior to dissolution of a corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1410.md
- 14-3-1411, Revival of corporation after dissolution by expiration of period of duration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1411.md
- 14-3-1420, Grounds for administrative dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1420.md
- 14-3-1421, Procedure for and effect of administrative dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1421.md
- 14-3-1422, Reinstatement following administrative dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1422.md
- 14-3-1423, Appeal from denial of reinstatement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1423.md
- 14-3-1430, Grounds for judicial dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1430.md
- 14-3-1431, Procedure for judicial dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1431.md
- 14-3-1432, Authority to appoint receiver or custodian; powers and duties of receiver or custodian, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1432.md
- 14-3-1433, Decree of dissolution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1433.md
- 14-3-1440, Deposit of assets with Office of the State Treasurer, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1440.md
- 14-3-1501, Certificate of authority to transact business required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1501.md
- 14-3-1502, Transacting business without certificate of authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1502.md
- 14-3-1503, Application for certificate of authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1503.md
- 14-3-1504, Amended certificate of authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1504.md
- 14-3-1505, Effect of certificate of authority, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1505.md
- 14-3-1506, Corporate name of foreign corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1506.md
- 14-3-1507, Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1507.md
- 14-3-1508, Change of registered office or registered agent of foreign corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1508.md
- 14-3-1509, Resignation of registered agent of foreign corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1509.md
- 14-3-1510, Service of process on foreign corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1510.md
- 14-3-1520, Withdrawal of foreign corporation from state, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1520.md
- 14-3-1530, Grounds for revocation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1530.md
- 14-3-1531, Procedure for and effect of revocation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1531.md
- 14-3-1532, Appeal from revocation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1532.md
- 14-3-1540, Applicability of chapter to foreign corporations domesticated under prior law, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1540.md
- 14-3-1601, Required corporate records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1601.md
- 14-3-1602, Members’ right to copy and inspect records, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1602.md
- 14-3-1603, Scope of inspection right, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1603.md
- 14-3-1604, Court-ordered inspection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1604.md
- 14-3-1605, Use of membership list, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1605.md
- 14-3-1606, Inspection rights of directors, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1606.md
- 14-3-1620, Furnishing financial statements to members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1620.md
- 14-3-1621, Report to members of indemnification or advance of expenses, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1621.md
- 14-3-1622, Annual registration of corporation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1622.md
- 14-3-1701, Corporations as to which chapter applicable and as to which not applicable; corporations existing on July 1, 1991; foreign and interstate commerce, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1701.md
- 14-3-1702, Applicability to qualified foreign corporations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1702.md
- 14-3-1703, Saving provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/14-3-1703.md