Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

15 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5701 (2026)

Applicability of subchapter.

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CHAPTER 57

OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS

Subchapter

A. Notice and Meetings Generally

B. Fiduciary Duty

C. Directors, Officers and Members of An Other Body

D. Indemnification

E. Members

F. Derivative Actions

G. Judicial Supervision of Corporate Action

Enactment. Chapter 57 was added as Chapter 77 November 15, 1972, P.L.1063, No.271, effective in 90 days. Chapter 77 was renumbered to Chapter 57 December 21, 1988, P.L.1444, No.177, effective October 1, 1989.

Cross References. Chapter 57 is referred to in section 5978 of this title.

SUBCHAPTER A

NOTICE AND MEETINGS GENERALLY

Sec.

5701. Applicability of subchapter.

5702. Manner of giving notice.

5702.1. Optional procedures for giving of notice (Repealed).

5703. Place and notice of meetings of board of directors or other body.

5704. Place and notice of meetings of members.

5705. Waiver of notice.

5706. Modification of proposal contained in notice.

5707. Exception to requirement of notice.

5708. Use of conference telephone or other electronic technology.

5709. Conduct of members meeting.

Subchapter Heading. The heading of Subchapter A was carried without amendment December 21, 1988, P.L.1444, No.177, effective October 1, 1989.

Cross References. Subchapter A is referred to in sections 322, 5913, 5973 of this title.

§ 5701. Applicability of subchapter.

The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to every nonprofit corporation unless otherwise restricted:

(1) by any other provision of this subpart; or

(2) except with respect to section 5707(a) (relating to exception to requirement of notice), in the bylaws.

(Dec. 21, 1988, P.L.1444, No.177, eff. Oct. 1, 1989; Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, eff. imd.)

1990 Amendment. Act 198 reenacted and amended the entire section.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1992–1992 · leading case: Zitelli v. Dermatology Educ. & Rsch. Found., 597 A.2d 1173 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1992).

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Zitelli v. Dermatology Educ. & Rsch. Found., 597 A.2d 1173 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1992). · cites it 2× “Zitelli that he did not have to comply with University Guidelines, DEAR/University agreements or the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law (NCL), 15 Pa.C.S. § 5701 et seq. In particular, most of the actions by Dr.”

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