Members' right to copy and inspect records
- Statute:
- Georgia §14-3-1602 · Article NP (Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. Title 14 Ch. 3))
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · Inspection
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
On written notice at least five business days in advance, a member may inspect articles, bylaws, member-meeting minutes, three years of general member communications including financial statements, the current director-and-officer list, and the most recent annual registration — no reason required. Board-minute excerpts, accounting records, and the membership list take the same five business days but only for a good-faith proper purpose described with reasonable particularity. From 1 January 2027, SB 406 §43-17A-7 also gives owners a records right that includes three years of finalized financials.
📄 Read the official text at legis.ga.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Members' right to copy and inspect records
SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox.
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- What does Georgia §14-3-1602 require?
- On written notice at least five business days in advance, a member may inspect articles, bylaws, member-meeting minutes, three years of general member communications including financial statements, the current director-and-officer list, and the most recent annual registration — no reason required. Board-minute excerpts, accounting records, and the membership list take the same five business days but only for a good-faith proper purpose described with reasonable particularity. From 1 January 2027, SB 406 §43-17A-7 also gives owners a records right that includes three years of finalized financials.
- Who does Georgia §14-3-1602 apply to?
- Georgia §14-3-1602 applies to Nonprofit associations in Georgia.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §14-3-1602?
- 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 §14-3-1602?
- 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 Members' right to copy and inspect records?
- SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Georgia §14-3-1602 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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