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Charter of incorporation — Power of Council to grant or refuse.

D.C. Code § 26-1305
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26-1305. Charter of incorporation — Power of Council to grant or refuse. This certificate shall be presented to the Council of the District of Columbia, which shall have power and discretion to grant or refuse to said persons a charter of incorporation upon the terms set forth in the said certificate and the provisions of this chapter. (Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1303, ch. 854, § 717.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/26-1305Fetched: 10/21/2026

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