(a) In this section, “affidavit” means a written statement:
- (1) made to the best of the affiant's knowledge, information, and belief; and
- (2) the contents of which are affirmed under the penalties of perjury.
- (b) A nonprofit association, corporation, or other organization that has been in existence for at least 5 years and promotes social welfare and general civic improvement may register with the Secretary of State as a community association by filing an affidavit that the organization meets the requirements of § 5-406(a)(7) of the Courts Article.
Added by Acts 2003, c. 160, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.