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Incorporation of religious societies

M.G.L. c. 67, § 21
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c. 67, § 21. Incorporation of religious societies Section 21. An unincorporated religious society, if it contains ten or more members, male or female, may become a corporation, and may hold so much real and personal estate as may be necessary for the objects of such organization, and no more.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXI/Chapter67/Section21Fetched: 10/20/2026

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