Who does Georgia §14-3-140 apply to?

Georgia §14-3-140 applies to Nonprofit associations in Georgia.

What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §14-3-140?

Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Georgia community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.

Where can I read the official text of Georgia §14-3-140?

The official text is published by the Georgia General Assembly at legis.ga.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.

Georgia §14-3-140

Definitions

Statute:: Georgia §14-3-140 · Article NP (Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. Title 14 Ch. 3))
Topic:: Definitions · Glossary
Applies to:: Nonprofit associations

Defines articles, board of directors, bylaws, member, notice, and the other corporate words the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code uses. Most Georgia associations incorporate here; the Condominium Act or (if they elected in) the Property Owners' Association Act is the association overlay.

definitions; board; members; articles; bylaws; notice

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How SoShiny helps with Definitions

SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model.

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Frequently asked

What does Georgia §14-3-140 require?: Defines articles, board of directors, bylaws, member, notice, and the other corporate words the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code uses. Most Georgia associations incorporate here; the Condominium Act or (if they elected in) the Property Owners' Association Act is the association overlay.
Who does Georgia §14-3-140 apply to?: Georgia §14-3-140 applies to Nonprofit associations in Georgia.
What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §14-3-140?: Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Georgia community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
Where can I read the official text of Georgia §14-3-140?: The official text is published by the Georgia General Assembly at legis.ga.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Definitions?: SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §14-3-140 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Georgia-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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