RCW 24.03A.050: Subordination to canon law.

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Washington Code › Title 24 › Chapter 03A › Section 050

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To the extent religious doctrine or canon law governing the internal affairs of a nonprofit corporation is inconsistent with this chapter, the religious doctrine or canon law controls to the extent required by the United States Constitution, the state Constitution, or both.

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