§ 27. Reservation as to Baptist churches, churches of the United Church of Christ and Congregational Christian churches. Sections twenty-five and twenty-six are not applicable to a Baptist church, a church of the United Church of Christ, a Congregational Christian church or to any other religious corporation having a congregational form of government.

Terms Used In N.Y. Religious Corporations Law 27

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.