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(a) A foreign corporation or association operating on a cooperative basis and complying with the applicable laws of the state wherein it is organized shall be entitled to do business in the District as a foreign cooperative corporation or association and shall govern itself in accordance with its bylaws and the laws of the state wherein it is organized. A foreign corporation or association shall file a foreign registration statement as provided in § 29-105.03.
(b) During a period of time for which a public health emergency has been declared pursuant to [§ 7-2304.01], regardless of whether remote regular and special meetings of members are authorized by the articles or bylaws, members may participate in regular and special meetings of members remotely.
(July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-259, § 2, 67 DCR 14385.)
Prior Codifications2001 Ed., § 29-941.
1981 Ed., § 29-1141.
1973 Ed., § 29-841.
Section ReferencesThis section is referenced in § 29-902 and § 29-939.
Emergency LegislationFor temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Common Interest Community Virtual Meeting Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-603, Jan. 13, 2021, 68 DCR 001208).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Common Interest Community Virtual Meeting Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-453, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 13075).
Temporary LegislationFor temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Common Interest Community Virtual Meeting Congressional Review Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-259, Mar. 16, 2021, 67 DCR 14385).