Benevolent Associations and Objects

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Benevolent Associations and Objects.” It is part of Chapter 2 “Church Property; Benevolent Associations and Objects”, which is part of Title 57 “Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 57-18	Conveyance for charitable purpose to unincorporated bodies, societies, groups, associations, or posts
§ 57-19	Conveyances of land to benevolent and other associations to be subject to certain sections
§ 57-20	Quantity of land benevolent and other associations may hold
§ 57-21	May hold personal property through trustees