# State Government (GSG)

## Title 7. Secretary of State

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 7-108

(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 Sec. 5-406(a)(7) of the Courts Article.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)