LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR NONPROFITS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 645 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 6, 2017
AN ACT TO ALLOW LICENSED ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED BY NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE MEMBERS OF THOSE NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS.
Intro. by Blust.

Status: Re-ref Com On Appropriations (House Action) (Apr 25 2017)

Bill History:

H 645

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 25 2017 - View Summary

    House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

    Modifies proposed subsection (c) in GS 84-5.1 to require the legal services provided by a nonprofit membership association to its members be consistent with the mission or charter of the nonprofit association. 


  • Summary date: Apr 6 2017 - View Summary

    Identical to S 534, filed on 3/30/17.

    Amends GS 84-5.1. Amends the caption to read "Rendering of legal services by certain nonprofit entities."

    Provides that nonprofit membership associations under GS Chapter 55A (NC Nonprofit Corporation Act) may render legal services to their members provided by the association's officers, employees, or agents who are licensed attorneys, provided that the attorneys control the manner and course of the legal services rendered. Authorizes the associations to charge for the legal services.