Limitations on use of membership list
- Statute:
- South Carolina §33-31-1605 · Chapter NP (South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act (S.C. Code Title 33 Ch. 31))
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · Membership list use
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
Without consent of the board, a membership list or any part of it may not be used to solicit money or property unless the money or property will be used solely to solicit the votes of the members in an election to be held by the corporation, used for any commercial purpose, or sold to or purchased by any person.
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- What does South Carolina §33-31-1605 require?
- Without consent of the board, a membership list or any part of it may not be used to solicit money or property unless the money or property will be used solely to solicit the votes of the members in an election to be held by the corporation, used for any commercial purpose, or sold to or purchased by any person.
- Who does South Carolina §33-31-1605 apply to?
- South Carolina §33-31-1605 applies to Nonprofit associations in South Carolina.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §33-31-1605?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for South Carolina community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of South Carolina §33-31-1605?
- The official text is published by the South Carolina General Assembly at scstatehouse.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Limitations on use of membership list?
- 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 South Carolina §33-31-1605 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a South Carolina-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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